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Szarvas, Hungary

Bekes County · Hungary

Szarvas is a small city in Bekes County, Hungary with a population of 18,170. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,170 Population 291/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
20.4 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 Szarvas

Szarvas

Szarvas is a town in Békés County, Hungary.

People

Population18,170
Density291/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,220

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population18,170
Population Density291 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates46.8667°, 20.5500°
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Country🇭🇺 Hungary
State / ProvinceBekes County
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (518 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$23,220

About Szarvas

Szarvas is a small city in Hungary (Bekes County) with a population of 18,170. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.

The median household income in Szarvas is $23,220, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 854 business establishments.

Income: Szarvas vs Hungary

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)854

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Szarvas

Szarvas has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -7.2° / 11.2° 39.2
Feb 4°C / 39°F -6.5° / 16.7° 31.8
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F -4.1° / 21.5° 26.3
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F -1.6° / 25.3° 40.2
May 16.8°C / 62°F 5.2° / 29.1° 63.5
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 10.8° / 36.7° 66.5
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 13.3° / 38.5° 51.5
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 13.6° / 38.6° 32.6
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 7.6° / 33.6° 52.1
Oct 13.3°C / 56°F 1.5° / 26.7° 33.3
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F -3.3° / 19.6° 56.3
Dec 2°C / 36°F -5.2° / 13.1° 53.3
Szarvas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below Hungary avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area62.6 sq mi (162.0 km²)
Population Density291/sq mi
Coordinates46.8667°N, 20.5500°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Hungary avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 5, 2025.

Mar 24, 1996 3 km NW of Peciu Nou, Romania M4.8 143 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 111 km
Dec 19, 1992 3 km WNW of Giulv?z, Romania M4.6 148 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 131 km
Apr 22, 2013 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary M4.4 88 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 132 km
May 22, 2023 2 km S of Fântânele, Romania M4.1 107 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km ENE of Jászapáti, Hungary M4.0 79 km
Jul 5, 2025 9 km NNE of Pálmonostora, Hungary M4.0 45 km
Dec 18, 1991 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania M3.9 135 km
Jun 21, 2003 5 km NW of Jászberény, Hungary M3.8 91 km
Feb 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Szabadszállás, Hungary M3.8 98 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.7 10 km
Feb 7, 2008 4 km WNW of Grab??, Romania M3.6 109 km
Dec 21, 1991 1 km SE of Giarmata, Romania M3.6 129 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.6 11 km
Aug 20, 2023 6 km SE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.5 7 km
Dec 3, 1991 6 km WNW of Giulv?z, Romania M3.4 148 km
Jul 25, 1993 7 km NNE of Öcsöd, Hungary M3.4 14 km
May 1, 1990 4 km N of Checea, Romania M3.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in

Szarvas has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Szarvas

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Szlovák Általános Iskola, Óvoda és Kollégium - - - -
GySzC Székely Mihály Szakgimnáziuma, Szakközépiskolája és Kollégiuma - - - -
Vajda Péter Evangélikus Gimnázium - - - -
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Radio Stations near Szarvas

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Aktív Rádió pop MP3 160 kbps
Rádió 88 Retro hits, retro MP3 160 kbps
Rádió 47 pop MP3
Rádió 7 - MP3
Rádió 88 - MP3 192 kbps
Shine FM Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Rádió 88 Top contemporary hits, top 40 MP3 160 kbps
Rádió 88 Club dance MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Szarvas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Békésszentandrási Tájház
Cipészmúzeum
József Attila Emlékház
Kengyel-Bagimajor Turisztikai Központ
Kondorosi Csárda és Múzeum
Körös Völgyi Természetvédelmi Bemutatóház
Mezőtúri Fazekas Múzeum
Ruzicskay Emlékház
Szárazmalom
Szlovák Tájház
Szőnyegmúzeum
Tessedik Sámuel Múzeum
Városi Galéria "Zsinagóga"

Libraries in Szarvas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kardos Könyvtár, közösségi és információs hely0.0
Könyvtár0.0
Móricz Zsigmond Városi Könyvtár0.0
Nagyközségi Könyvtár0.0

Farmers Markets in Szarvas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piac
Piactér
Szarvasi Piac és Vásárcsarnok

Hotels in Szarvas

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aranyszarvas
Árpád Hotel
Liget Wellness és Konferencia Hotel
Mokka Panzió

Restaurants in Szarvas

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aranyszarvas Étterem
Dolce Vita Pizzéria
Halászcsárda vendéglő és panzió
Korona Étterem
Mokka étterem & panzió
Premier Restaurant & Café
Régimódi étterem
Szeparé kávézó és étterem
Turul Kisvendéglő
Újváros bisztró
Vadászkürt Vendéglő

Cafes in Szarvas

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NeSa Szendvicsbár
Tölgy Büfé

Cinemas in Szarvas

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Szarvasi Mozi

Theatres in Szarvas

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cervinus Teátrum
Szarvasi Vízi Színház

Castles in Szarvas

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bolza-kastély
Csáky-kastély, Körös-Maros Nemzeti Park Igazgatóság
Mittrovszky-kastély

Zoos in Szarvas

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Körösvölgyi Állatpark

Train Stations in Szarvas

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Szarvas

Bus Stations in Szarvas

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Szarvas, autóbusz-állomás

Gas Stations in Szarvas

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HU #364549090
MOL
Orlen
Shell

Banks in Szarvas

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erste Bank
K&H Bank
MBH Bank
OTP Bank

Gyms in Szarvas

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pro-Gym

Breweries in Szarvas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Szarvasi Kézműves Sörfőzde
Szent András

Airports Near Szarvas

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arad International AirportARWMedium Airport
Szolnok Air Base-Medium Airport
Békéscsaba Airfield-Small Airport
Cegléd Airfield-Small Airport
Dévaványa Airfield-Small Airport
Gyomaendrőd-Small Airport
Hódmezővásárhely Airfield-Small Airport
Jászapáti Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Kákahalom Airfield-Small Airport
Kiskunfélegyháza Airfield-Small Airport
Kunmadaras Air Base-Small Airport
Martfű Airstrip-Small Airport
Mezőhegyes-Small Airport
Mórahalom Airstrip-Small Airport
Nagyszénás-Small Airport
Pusztaszer Airfield-Small Airport
Pusztaszer West Airfield-Small Airport
Surjány Airfield-Small Airport
Szatymaz Airfield-Small Airport
Szeged Airport-Small Airport
Szentes Aerodrome-Small Airport
Szolnok-Szandai Airfield-Small Airport
Telekgerendás Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Szarvas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Szarvas

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangélikus Ótemplom
Evangélikus Újtemplom
Református templom
Szent Klára-templom

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Area
162.0 km² (62.5 mi²)
Postal Code
5540
Mayor
Mihály Babák
Website
szarvas.hu
Twinned With
Baraolt, Keuruu, Malacky, Poprad, Șimleu Silvaniei

🇭🇺 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 Szarvas

What is the population of Szarvas?

Szarvas has a population of 18,170 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 291 people per square mile, spread across 62.6 square miles.

Is Szarvas 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 Szarvas?

Szarvas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Szarvas?

There are 854 business establishments in the area.

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