Barcs

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Barcs
Barcs (Hungary)
Barcs
Barcs
Location of Barcs
Coordinates: 45°57′37″N 17°27′36″E / 45.96013, 17.46008
Country Flag of Hungary Hungary
County Somogy
Area
 - Total 122.9 km² (47.5 sq mi)
Population (2004)
 - Total 12,168
 - Density 99/km² (256.4/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 7570
Area code(s) 82

Barcs (in Croatian: Barč) is a border town in Somogy, Hungary. Drava River flows through the town.

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[edit] History

[edit] Geography

The town located at near to the Croatian borders, and surrounded by the Duna-Dráva National Park.

[edit] Tourist sights

  • Roman Catholic church (1814-1821)
  • Széchenyi-Castle (1875) located at Somogytarnóca
Aerial photography: Barcs - Palace
Aerial photography: Barcs - Palace

[edit] Twin towns

[edit] External links