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Telkibánya

Coordinates: 48°28′58″N 21°21′24″E / 48.4829°N 21.3566°E / 48.4829; 21.3566
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Telkibánya
Village
Aerial photography of Telkibánya
Aerial photography of Telkibánya
Flag of Telkibánya
Coat of arms of Telkibánya
Telkibánya is located in Hungary
Telkibánya
Telkibánya
Location of Telkibánya in Hungary
Coordinates: 48°28′58″N 21°21′24″E / 48.4829°N 21.3566°E / 48.4829; 21.3566
CountryHungary
RegionNorthern Hungary
CountyBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Government
 • MayorLászlóné Mester
Area
 • Total46.82 km2 (18.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)[2]
 • Total549
 • Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3896
Area code+36 46
Websitehttps://telkibanya.hu/

Telkibánya is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, in the Northern Hungary region of northeastern Hungary.

Telkibánya was a notable mining town during the 15th century, known for its gold and silver. Its prosperity declined after a mining accident in the 17th century, but the area's natural beauty and hiking trails make it a great spot for recreation.

Geography

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It covers an area of 46.82 km2 (18 sq mi) and has a population of 549 people (2015).[2]

Main Sights

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  • Protestant cemetery and church
  • St. Catherine zion
  • Mining Museum
  • Ruins of Koncfalva
  • Ice cave
  • Mining pits and former gold washing claims
  • Surface minerals
  • Surface perlite flow
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References

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  1. ^ Telkibánya at the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (Hungarian).
  2. ^ a b Gazetteer of Hungary, 1st January 2015. Hungarian Central Statistical Office. 3 September 2015
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