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Nagymányok

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Nagymányok
Großmanok
Statue of John the Apostle in Nagymányok
Statue of John the Apostle in Nagymányok
Flag of Nagymányok
Coat of arms of Nagymányok
Nagymányok is located in Hungary
Nagymányok
Nagymányok
Location of Nagymányok in Hungary
Coordinates: 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

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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

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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

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  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.