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Barcs
Country Hungary
CountySomogy
Area
 • Total122.9 km2 (47.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total12,168
 • Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7570
Area code82

Barcs (in Croatian: Barč) is a border town in Somogy, Hungary. The Drava River marks the southern boundary of the city.

History

Geography

Located at the Croatian border, the town is surrounded by the Danube-Drava National Park.

Tourist sights

  • Roman Catholic church (1814–1821)
  • Széchenyi-Castle (1875) located at Somogytarnóca
Aerial photography: Barcs - Palace

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Barcs is twinned with: