Elek ( Hungarian Elek ; Rum. Aletea ) is a city in the Bekes county , in southeastern Hungary . Located on the border with Romania, 25 km from the administrative center of the medie - the city of Bekescsaba . The city covers an area of 54.94 km².
| City | |||||
| Elek | |||||
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| Hung Elek | |||||
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| A country |  Hungary | ||||
| Region | South Alfold | ||||
| Mede | Bekes | ||||
| History and geography | |||||
| First mention | 1232 | ||||
| Square | 54.94 km² | ||||
| Timezone | |||||
| Population | |||||
| Population | 4985 people ( 2010 ) | ||||
| Density | 101 p / km² | ||||
| Digital identifiers | |||||
| Telephone code | +36 66 | ||||
| Postcode | 5742 | ||||
History
Elek, first mentioned in historical sources in 1232 . In 1739 there was a plague epidemic in the city.
Population
The population according to 2010 is 4985 people [1] . According to the last 2001 census, the city’s population numbered 5,531 people. According to the same census, 84% of the population of Elek is represented by Hungarians ; 8% - Romanians ; 4% - Gypsies and 4% - Germans .
Population dynamics:
| 1851 | 1910 | 1940 | 1983 | 1990 | 2001 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3090 | 7261 | 9327 | 5839 | 5582 | 5531 | 4985 |
Twin Cities
- Gerolzhofen , Germany (1990)
- Alerheim , Germany (1992)
- Leimen , Germany (1992)
- Velke Kapusany , Slovakia (1996)
- Sebish , Romania (1992)
Notes
- ↑ Helységnévkönyv adattár 2010 (Inaccessible link) . The date of circulation is December 2, 2012. Archived November 7, 2012.