Nagymányok

Town in Southern Transdanubia, Hungary
Nagymányok
Großmanok
Statue of John the Apostle in Nagymányok
Statue of John the Apostle in Nagymányok
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Coat of arms of Nagymányok
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46°16′48″N 18°27′23″E / 46.28000°N 18.4563°E / 46.28000; 18.4563
Country Hungary
RegionSouthern Transdanubia
CountyTolna
DistrictBonyhád
Area
 • Total10.68 km2 (4.12 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total2,102
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7355
Area code+36 74
KSH code14030[1]
Websitewww.nagymanyok.hu

Nagymányok (German: Großmanok) is a town in Tolna County, Hungary.

History

The town appears first in writing in 1015 as Manek, where it is referenced as a Benedictine monastery. The main industry in the town was coal mining. Following the town's destruction by Turkish forces, it was resettled by Catholic Swabians.

Demographics

As of 2022 the town was 89.9% Hungarian, 11.3% German, 1.8% Gypsy, and 1.9% of non-European origin. 38.5% of the townsfolk are Roman Catholic, 4.8% Lutheran, 2.5% Reformed, and 15.3% non-denominational.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Nagymányok". Detailed Gazetteer of Hungary. Hungarian Central Statistical Office. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  2. ^ "Magyarország helységnévtára". www.ksh.hu. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
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