Telkibánya

Telkibánya
Village
Aerial photography of Telkibánya
Telkibánya
Location of Telkibánya in Hungary
Coordinates: 48°28′58″N 21°21′24″E / 48.4829°N 21.3566°E / 48.4829; 21.3566
CountryHungary
RegionNorthern Hungary
CountyBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Government
 • MayorLászlóné Mester
Area
 • Total
46.82 km2 (18.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)[2]
 • Total
549
 • Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3896
Area code+36 46
Websitehttps://telkibanya.hu/

Telkibánya is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, in the Northern Hungary region of northeastern Hungary.

Telkibánya was a mining town during the 15th century, known for its gold and silver. Its prosperity declined after a mining accident in the 17th century, but the area's natural environment and hiking trails make it a popular spot for recreation.

Geography

It covers an area of 46.82 km2 (18 sq mi) and has a population of 549 people (2015).[2]

Places of interest

  • Protestant cemetery and church
  • St. Catherine zion
  • Mining Museum
  • Ruins of Koncfalva
  • Ice cave
  • Mining pits and former gold washing claims
  • Surface minerals
  • Surface perlite flow

References

  1. ^ Telkibánya at the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (Hungarian).
  2. ^ a b Gazetteer of Hungary, 1st January 2015. Hungarian Central Statistical Office. 3 September 2015