Fiľakovo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fiľakovo
Fülek
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Town
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Fiľakovo town square
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 Fiľakovo
Location in Banská Bystrica Region
Fiľakovo
Location in Slovakia
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| Country | Slovakia | ||
| Region | Banská Bystrica | ||
| District | Lučenec | ||
| First mentioned | 1242 | ||
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| • Total | 16.18 km2 (6.25 sq mi) | ||
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| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 9,770 | ||
| • Density | 603.8/km2 (1,563.9/sq mi) | ||
| Postal code |
986 01
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| Area code(s) | +421 47 | ||
| Car plate | LC | ||
| Website | www.filakovo.sk | ||
Fiľakovo is a cool town in south-central Slovakia. It's known for its interesting history and a strong castle. People also call it Fülek in Hungarian. This town is part of the Banská Bystrica Region.
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Where is Fiľakovo?
Fiľakovo is nestled in the Cerová vrchovina hills. It sits in the valley of the Belina brook. The town is about 20 kilometers from Salgótarján in Hungary. It's also about 85 kilometers from Banská Bystrica. If you travel further, it's about 150 kilometers from Košice. And it's around 220 kilometers from Bratislava, the capital city.
A Look Back in Time
Fiľakovo Castle's Story
The first time Fiľakovo was written about was in 1242. This was when its famous Fiľakovo Castle bravely stood strong. It survived attacks during the Mongol invasions. The town itself was first called Filek in 1246.
Town's Special Rights
In 1423, Fiľakovo got special rights. This meant it could act more like a proper town. It was an important place for trade and life.
Changes in Control
Over the centuries, Fiľakovo saw many changes. In 1553, the Turks took over the town and its castle. It became a special area called a sanjak under their rule. But in 1593, Imperial troops took it back.
However, the Ottomans captured it again in 1662. Then, in 1682, troops led by Imre Thököly burned the town and castle. Finally, in 1686, the Austrians gained control.
Before 1918, Fiľakovo was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. It was briefly part of Hungary again from 1938 to 1945. This happened because of something called the First Vienna Award. After that, it became part of Czechoslovakia.
Who Lives Here?
In 2001, a survey showed who lived in Fiľakovo. Most people were Hungarians, about 64.40%. Slovaks made up 30.19% of the population. There were also about 4.03% Roma people.
When it came to religion, most people were Roman Catholic. About 77.52% followed this faith. Some people (11.82%) said they didn't have a religion.
Town Friends Around the World
Fiľakovo has "twin towns" or "sister cities." This means they have special friendships with towns in other places. They share culture and ideas.
Fiľakovo is twinned with:
Bátonyterenye, Hungary- Salgótarján, Hungary
- Szécsény, Hungary
- Szigethalom, Hungary
Ustrzyki Dolne, Poland
Famous People from Fiľakovo
Some interesting people have come from Fiľakovo:
- Sándor Büchler, a rabbi and historian
- Frank Lowy, a well-known Australian businessman
- Allan Vilhan, a musician
- Vica Kerekes, an actress
Gallery
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Aerial photography of the castle
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Another view of the castle from above
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The castle walls
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Fiľakovo castle.
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Fiľakovo viewed from the castle.
See also
- List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
