Barcs
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| Barcs | |
|---|---|
  Barcs | |
| Coordinates: 45°57′36″N 17°27′36″E / 45.96013°N 17.46008°ECoordinates: 45°57′36″N 17°27′36″E / 45.96013°N 17.46008°E | |
| Country |
 Hungary |
| County | Somogy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 122.9 km2 (47.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 12,168 |
| • Density | 99/km2 (260/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. The Drava River flows through the town.
History
Geography
Located at the Croatian border, the town is surrounded by the Danube-Drava National Park.
Tourist sights
- Roman Catholic church (1814–1821)
- Széchenyi-Castle (1875) located at Somogytarnóca
Aerial photography: Barcs - Palace
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Barcs is twinned with:
External links
- Street map (Hungarian)
- Aerialphotographs from Barcs
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