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Sarkad, Hungary

Bekes County · Hungary

Sarkad is a small city in Bekes County, Hungary with a population of 10,698. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,698 Population 221/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Budapest Timezone
$23,220 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,220 median income

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About Sarkad

Sarkad

Sarkad is a town in Békés County, Hungary.

People

Population10,698
Density221/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,220

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population10,698
Population Density221 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates46.7500°, 21.3833°
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Country🇭🇺 Hungary
State / ProvinceBekes County
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$23,220

About Sarkad

Sarkad is a small city in Hungary (Bekes County) with a population of 10,698. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.

The median household income in Sarkad is $23,220, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 503 business establishments.

Income: Sarkad vs Hungary

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Income

Median HH Income$23,220
69% below Hungary avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)503

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sarkad

Sarkad has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -7.5° / 10.9° 41.0
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F -6.7° / 16.5° 32.5
Mar 6.9°C / 44°F -3.9° / 21.4° 27.1
Apr 11.4°C / 52°F -1.3° / 25.1° 42.6
May 16.8°C / 62°F 5.3° / 28.8° 64.3
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 10.9° / 36.5° 69.4
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 13.2° / 38.4° 51.9
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 13.7° / 38.4° 34.6
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 7.4° / 33.5° 53.2
Oct 13.3°C / 56°F 1.6° / 26.6° 32.6
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F -3.4° / 20° 58.0
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -4.7° / 13.4° 54.8
Sarkad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Hungary avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area48.5 sq mi (125.6 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates46.7500°N, 21.3833°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Hungary avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 5, 2025.

Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 141 km
Mar 24, 1996 3 km NW of Peciu Nou, Romania M4.8 128 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 76 km
Oct 13, 1994 6 km SSE of Giulv?z, Romania M4.7 143 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 143 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 91 km
Dec 19, 1992 3 km WNW of Giulv?z, Romania M4.6 136 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 141 km
Apr 22, 2013 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary M4.4 131 km
Aug 24, 1995 5 km W of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 145 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 141 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 95 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 100 km
Aug 12, 1991 1 km E of Ghilad, Romania M4.2 144 km
Oct 15, 1994 7 km NNE of Giera, Romania M4.2 145 km
Nov 12, 1994 2 km ESE of Giulv?z, Romania M4.1 138 km
May 22, 2023 2 km S of Fântânele, Romania M4.1 72 km
Jul 14, 1991 3 km S of Ghilad, Romania M4.1 148 km
Jul 12, 1991 3 km SE of Ghilad, Romania M4.1 146 km
Jan 14, 1993 2 km SW of Giulv?z, Romania M4.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Sarkad has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Sarkad

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sarkadi Általános Iskola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sarkad

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádió 1 - Békéscsaba dance, pop MP3

Museums in Sarkad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Almásy kastély
Arany János Emlékház
Bagolyvár
Csolt monostor
Cukrászati gyűjtemény
Eleki Németek Közösségi Háza
Erkel Ferenc szülőháza
Falumúzeum
Ferences romkert
Gunpowder manufacturing
Gyulai vár
Húsipari történeti kiállítás
Ladics-ház
Máriás ház tájház
Német Nemzetiségi Gyűjtemény
Régészeti bemutató
Retro kiállítás
Selfie Sziget
Szabó Pál Irodalmi Emlékház
Széchy Tamás emlékház
Tájház
TájVízHáz
Tanyamúzeum

Libraries in Sarkad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bartók Béla Művelődési Központ és Könyvtár könyvtár épülete0.0
Békés Megyei Levéltár0.0
Dobozi Közösségi Ház és Könyvtár Könyvtára0.0
Eleki városi Könyvtár0.0
Fiókkönyvtár0.0
Mogyoróssy János Városi Könyvtár0.0
Zsadány Községi Könyvtár0.0

Farmers Markets in Sarkad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bolhapiac
Eleki Piac
Gyulai Piac
Piactér
Piactér
Piața Agroalimentara

Restaurants in Sarkad

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Andi Presszó és Étterem
Avar étterem

Cafes in Sarkad

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Domino Kávéház

Castles in Sarkad

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almásy-kastély

Train Stations in Sarkad

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sarkad

Gas Stations in Sarkad

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MOL

Banks in Sarkad

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MBH Bank
OTP Bank

Airports Near Sarkad

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Debrecen International AirportDEBLarge Airport
Oradea International AirportOMRLarge Airport
Arad International AirportARWMedium Airport
Békéscsaba Airfield-Small Airport
Biharkeresztes Airfield-Small Airport
Charlie Bravo Șiria Airfield-Small Airport
Dévaványa Airfield-Small Airport
Gyomaendrőd-Small Airport
Hajdúszoboszló Airfield-Small Airport
Ineu King's Land Airfield-Small Airport
Kunmadaras Air Base-Small Airport
Mezőhegyes-Small Airport
Mocrea Airstrip-Small Airport
Nădab Airfield-Small Airport
Nagyszénás-Small Airport
Telekgerendás Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sarkad

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarkad

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Belvárosi Református templom
Loyolai Szent Ignác templom
Sarkad-Újtelek, Anyaegyházközség temploma

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Area
125.6 km² (48.5 mi²)
Postal Code
5720
Mayor
István Mokán
Website
sarkad.hu
Twinned With
Baraolt, Niestetal, Salonta, Snagov

🇭🇺 About Hungary

Capital Budapest
Population 9,768,785
Area 93,030 km²
GDP (USD) $213,240,316,635
GDP per capita $22,231
HDI 0.851
Life expectancy 76.8 years
Internet users 91.5%
Urban population 70.3%
Currency HUF (Forint)
Languages Hungarian
Calling code +36
TLD .hu
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Hungary

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Újév
Mar 15 1848 Revolution Memorial Day Nemzeti ünnep
Apr 3 Good Friday Nagypéntek
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Húsvétvasárnap
Apr 6 Easter Monday Húsvéthétfő
May 1 Labour day A munka ünnepe
May 24 Pentecost Pünkösdvasárnap
May 25 Whit Monday Pünkösdhétfő
Aug 20 State Foundation Day Az államalapítás ünnepe
Oct 23 1956 Revolution Memorial Day Nemzeti ünnep
Nov 1 All Saints Day Mindenszentek
Dec 25 Christmas Day Karácsony
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Karácsony másnapja

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sarkad

What is the population of Sarkad?

Sarkad has a population of 10,698 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 221 people per square mile, spread across 48.5 square miles.

Is Sarkad expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,220, 69% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sarkad?

Sarkad has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sarkad?

There are 503 business establishments in the area.

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