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Zalakaros, Hungary

Zala County · Hungary

Zalakaros is a small town in Zala County, Hungary with a population of 1,748. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,748 Population 264/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
27.5 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 Zalakaros

Zalakaros is a town in Zala County, Hungary.

People

Population1,748
Density264/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,220

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population1,748
Population Density264 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates46.5651°, 17.1249°
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Country🇭🇺 Hungary
State / ProvinceZala County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$23,220

About Zalakaros

Zalakaros is a small town in Hungary (Zala County) with a population of 1,748. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.

The median household income in Zalakaros is $23,220, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Zalakaros vs Hungary

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zalakaros

Zalakaros has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 715 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.3°C / 33°F -3.4° / 4° 29.0
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -2.5° / 6.9° 47.8
Mar 6.5°C / 44°F 0.7° / 12.3° 41.8
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F 5° / 17.9° 46.7
May 15.4°C / 60°F 8.6° / 22.1° 66.3
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 12.5° / 25.9° 82.7
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.3° / 27.7° 76.5
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 13.8° / 27.7° 68.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.2° 85.2
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.3° 64.9
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10.3° 56.5
Dec 1.2°C / 34°F -2.3° / 4.8° 49.2
Zalakaros experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Hungary avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates46.5651°N, 17.1249°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Hungary avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

292 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 25, 2025.

Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 115 km
Jun 1, 1993 Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region M4.9 67 km
Aug 25, 1995 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia M4.9 138 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 120 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 143 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 147 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 114 km
Aug 16, 2021 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.6 139 km
Mar 7, 2019 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary M4.5 27 km
Feb 25, 2025 0 km WSW of Sisak, Croatia M4.4 136 km
Jan 15, 2021 8 km ESE of Lasinja, Croatia M4.4 148 km
Jan 4, 2021 3 km SW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.4 144 km
Aug 9, 2003 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary M4.3 65 km
Jan 29, 2011 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary M4.3 140 km
Sep 10, 1996 5 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.2 144 km
Jun 16, 2000 3 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.2 116 km
Jun 17, 1999 8 km NW of Vo?in, Croatia M4.2 102 km
May 12, 1998 7 km W of Rasinja, Croatia M4.2 59 km
Jan 9, 2021 4 km SSE of Petrinja, Croatia M4.2 143 km
Aug 7, 1994 5 km E of Lasinja, Croatia M4.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Zalakaros has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Zalakaros

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Szakiskola és diákotthon
Általános iskola
Móra Ferenc Általános Iskola
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Radio Stations near Zalakaros

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Koprivnica (HR) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Zalakaros

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazon Ház
Babamúzeum
Balatoni Múzeum
Bél Mátyás Látogatóközpont
Cadillac Múzeum
Csigaparlament
Csillagvár múzeum
Egzotikus hüllő- és rovarkiállítás
Fekete István Emlékház
Fenékpusztai kiskastély
Festetics Castle
Georgikon Majortörténeti Kiállítóhely
Helytörténeti gyűjtemény
Helytörténeti Múzeum
Hintómúzeum
Horrorarium and Torture Museum
Kanizsai Oldtimer Kerékpár Múzeum
Kis-Balaton ház
Kis-Balaton Látogatóközpont
Kisfaludy Emlékház
Kiskastély
Magyar Plakát Ház
Múltház
Nosztalgia Múzeum
Orsós Magnó Múzeum
Pálos malom
Rádió- és Televíziómúzeum
Reneszánsz Erotikus Panoptikum
Szakácsmúzeum
Szendrey Júlia szülőháza (emlékszoba)
Talpas ház
Természet Háza
Thúry György Múzeum
Thúry György Múzeum
Történelmi Panoptikum
Vadászati Múzeum
Vidor Játékmúzeum
Zalavár Történelmi Emlékpark

Libraries in Zalakaros

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fejér György Városi Könyvtár0.0
Halis István Városi Könyvtár0.0
Községi és iskolai könyvtár0.0
Községi Könyvtár0.0
Községi Könyvtár0.0
Művelődési Ház és Könyvtár0.0
Művelődési ház és könyvtár0.0
Nagykanizsa Megyei Jogú Város Kórháza Orvosi Könyvtár0.0
Petőfi Sándor Községi Könyvtár0.0

Farmers Markets in Zalakaros

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Csarnok üzletház
Flea market
Galamboki piactér
Hal- és termelői piac
Iharosi piac
Keszthelyi Városi Piac
Termelői piac
Termelői piac

Hotels in Zalakaros

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AquaTherm Hotel
Arany Apartmanház Zalagyöngye Zalakaros
Freya
Hotel Aphrodite
Hotel Forrás*** Zalakaros
Hotel Napfény
Hotel Venus
Hotel Villa Natura
Hotel Vital
Karos Spa
MenDan Magic Hotel
Park Inn

Restaurants in Zalakaros

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Ria Pizzéria & Pub
Cezar Pincészet
Coral Restaurant
Friskó Panzió és Étterem
Gesztenyés fogadó
Goldener Hirsch
Halászcsárda - Galambok tópart
Hársfa Bisztró
Hegyi csárda
Kicsi Rigó Étterem és Pizzéria
Koma Étterem
Kránicz borház
La'Mar Grill Restaurant & Pizzeria
Szent Orbán
Sziget Étterem
Tóth Gasztró

Cafes in Zalakaros

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

205 sz Presszó-Falatozó
Korzó Café
No Sugar (cafe&bar)
Segreto Caffe

Castles in Zalakaros

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kúria

Theme Parks in Zalakaros

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E-Sport 4D virtual park
Kányavári-sziget

Dentists in Zalakaros

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zalakaros centraldental

Veterinaries in Zalakaros

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

pet hospital

Train Stations in Zalakaros

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gelse

Bus Stations in Zalakaros

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zalakaros, autóbusz-pályaudvar

Gas Stations in Zalakaros

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karos Kút

Banks in Zalakaros

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dél-zalai Egyesült Takarékszövetkezet

Stadiums & Teams in Zalakaros

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zalakaros

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hévíz–Balaton AirportSOBMedium Airport
Balatonederics AirfieldSmall Airport
Balatonkeresztúr AirfieldSmall Airport
Balatonlelle Glider FieldSmall Airport
Becsehely AirstripSmall Airport
Bjelovar Brezovac AirfieldSmall Airport
Čakovec Pribislavec AirfieldSmall Airport
Cserszegtomaj-Hévíz AirfieldSmall Airport
Dáka Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Földes AirfieldSmall Airport
Hertelendy Kastély FieldSmall Airport
Kadarkút AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaposvar Kaposújlak AirfieldSmall Airport
Kislőd AirstripSmall Airport
Koprivnica Danic AirfieldSmall Airport
Mostje Lendava AirfieldSmall Airport
Nagykanizsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Nedelišće AirstripSmall Airport
Pitomača AirfieldSmall Airport
Prelog Marina AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitke AirfieldSmall Airport
Szombathely AirfieldSmall Airport
Tapolca AirfieldSmall Airport
Tótvázsony AirfieldSmall Airport
Varaždin AirfieldSmall Airport
Virovitica AirfieldSmall Airport
Zalacsány AirfieldSmall Airport
Zalaegerszeg Andráshida AirfieldSmall Airport
Zalakaros AirfieldSmall Airport
Zirc-Tündérmajor RepülőtérSmall Airport
Zvekovac AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zalakaros

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta
Posta
Posta
Posta
Postapartner

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zalakaros

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Isteni Irgalmasság templom
Katolikus templom
Nagyboldogasszony-templom
Nagyboldogasszony-templom
Őrangyalok templom
Sarlós Boldogasszony templom
Szent Adalbert-templom
Szent Anna templom
Szent István király templom
Szent István király templom
Szent Kristóf-kápolna
Szent Mihály templom
Szent Orbán-kápolna
Szentháromság templom
Szűz Mária neve templom

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Area
17.2 km² (6.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8749
Website
zalakaros.hu
Twinned With
Asperhofen, Puchheim

🇭🇺 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 Zalakaros

What is the population of Zalakaros?

Zalakaros has a population of 1,748 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

Is Zalakaros 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 Zalakaros?

Zalakaros has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Zalakaros?

There are 82 business establishments in the area.

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