Helvécia
| Helvécia | |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Hungary |
| County | Bács-Kiskun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.47 km2 (21.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 4,160 |
| • Density | 73.66/km2 (190.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 6034 |
| Area code(s) | 76 |
Location of Bács-Kiskun
county in Hungary
Helvécia is a large village in Bács-Kiskun county, in the Southern Great Plain region of southern Hungary.
Geography
It covers an area of 73.66 km2 (28 sq mi) and has a population of 4160 people (2002).
International relations
Main article: List of twin towns and sister cities in Hungary
Twin towns — Sister cities
Helvécia is twinned with:
- Sirnach, Switzerland
Accident
In 1973, a severe level crossing accident took place here with 37 people at least killed.
References
Coordinates: 46°50′N 19°37′E / 46.833°N 19.617°E
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