Debrecen, Hungary

Area
- Total 461.25 km2 (178.1 sq mi)
Population (2010)
- Total 207,270▲
- Density 442.53/km2 (1,146.1/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC1)
- Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 4000
Area code(s) 52

"Debrecen is the second largest city in Hungary after Budapest. Debrecen is the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the capital of Hajdú-Bihar county. The name was first mentioned by the name "Debrezun" in 1235. Like most of Hungary, Debrecen has a rich, full, history. In 1849 Debrecen was the capital of Hungary for a short time. During World War II, Debrecen was almost completely destroyed, 70% of the buildings suffered damage, 50% of them were completely destroyed. A major battle, the Battle of Debrecen, occurred near the city in October 1944. After 1944 the reconstruction began and Debrecen became the capital of Hungary for a short time once again."

Deri Museum:

Csokonai Theatre:

Kossuth Square:

County House:

Cemetary:

Yes, this is a McDonald's!

The "Great Church":


Ethnic groups (2001 census)
Magyars - 94.7%
Roma - 0.5%
Others - 0.8%
No answer - 4%

Religions
Calvinist - 38.7%
Roman Catholic - 15.4%
Greek Catholic - 8.2%
Lutheran - 0.5%
Others - 1.5%
Atheist - 24.8%
No answer - 10.9%


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