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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 Coat of arms | |
 Area of Podunajské Biskupice in Bratislava | |
  Podunajské Biskupice Location of Podunajské Biskupice in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°08′00″N 17°07′00″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Bratislava Region |
| 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.
See also
References
External links
- Official website (in Slovak)
- About history of Podunajské Biskupice (in Slovak, English, and Hungarian)
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