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Siófok

Siófok
Town
Siófok main square
Siófok main square
Nickname(s): Capital of Lake Balaton, Summer Capital of Hungary, Party Capital of Hungary
Siófok is located in Hungary
Siófok
Siófok
Location of Siófok
Coordinates: 46°55′26″N 18°05′24″E / 46.92393°N 18.09012°E / 46.92393; 18.09012Coordinates: 46°55′26″N 18°05′24″E / 46.92393°N 18.09012°E / 46.92393; 18.09012
Country Hungary
Region Southern Transdanubia
County Somogy
Area
 • Total 124.66 km2 (48.13 sq mi)
Population (2015)
 • Total 25,300
 • Density 190.26/km2 (492.8/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 8600
Area code(s) 84

Siófok is a city in Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton in Somogy County. The city is one of Hungary's most popular holiday destinations, famous for its beaches and nightlife. Siófok is one of the richest municipalities of Hungary due to tourism. Hungarians often call the town "the capital of Balaton", as it is the largest city on its shores and acts as the commercial and touristic hub of the region.

In Siófok, the canal Sió flows out of the lake.

Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).

Siófok is twinned with:


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