Podunajské Biskupice
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.
Podunajské Biskupice | |
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Borough | |
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Coordinates: 48°08′00″N 17°07′00″E | |
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District | Bratislava II |
First mentioned | 1264 (Julian) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Zoltán Pék |
Area | |
• Total | 42.49 km2 (16.41 sq mi) |
Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
Population (1 January 2018) | |
• Total | 22,029 |
• Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 821 06, 821 07 |
Area code(s) | +421-2 |
Car plate | BA, BL, BT |
Website | www |
History
The first written account of Podunajské Biskupice dates to the 13th century, it's church is mentioned in 1221. On April 21, 1704 was a battle between the Hungarian rebels (Kuruc) and Danes (Battle of Biskupice). It became an official part of Bratislava on 1 January 1972.
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See also
References
External links
- Official website (in Slovak)
- About history of Podunajské Biskupice (in Slovak, English, and Hungarian)
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