Siofok
| Siófok | |
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Siófok main square
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| Nickname(s): Capital of Lake Balaton, Summer Capital of Hungary, Party Capital of Hungary | |
 Siófok
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| Coordinates: 46°55′26″N 18°05′24″E / 46.92393°N 18.09012°ECoordinates: 46°55′26″N 18°05′24″E / 46.92393°N 18.09012°E | |
| 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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