Zalakaros

Place in Zala, Hungary From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Zalakaros is a town in Zala County, Hungary.

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Zalakaros
Location of Zalakaros
Coordinates: 46.56057°N 17.12299°E / 46.56057; 17.12299
Country Hungary
CountyZala
Area
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17.17 km2 (6.63 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
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1,791
  Density105.3/km2 (273/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8749
Area code93
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Zalakaros is famous for its thermal spring baths. It gained its fame in 1962, when prospective oil drilling struck a nearly 96 °C (205 °F) source at a depth of 1000 metres.

Twin towns – sister cities

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Aerial view of the baths

Zalakaros is twinned with:[1]

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Zalakaros panorama

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