Podunajské Biskupice | |
Pozsonypüspöki | |
Borough | |
Country | Slovakia |
---|---|
Region | Bratislava |
District | Bratislava II |
Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) |
Coordinates | 48°08′01″N 17°13′00″E / 48.13361°N 17.21667°ECoordinates: 48°08′01″N 17°13′00″E / 48.13361°N 17.21667°E |
Area | 42.493 km2 (16.407 sq mi) |
Population | 19,977 (2005) |
Density | 470/km2 (1,217/sq mi) |
First mentioned | 1221 |
Postal code | 82106 |
Area code | +421-02 |
Car plate | BA, BL |
Website: www.biskupice.sk | |
Source |
Podunajské Biskupice (Hungarian: Pozsonypüspöki) (1927–1944 Biskupice pri Dunaji, before 1927 Biskupice) is a borough of Bratislava. It is the largest borough in the terms of area in Bratislava.
The first written account of Podunajské Biskupice dates to 1221. In April 21, 1704 was a battle between the Hungarian rebels (Kurucs) and Danes (Battle of Biskupice). It became an official part of Bratislava on 1 January 1972.