Szigetszentmiklós
Szigetszentmiklós | |
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Church of Saint Nicholas | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Szigetszentmiklós Location of Szigetszentmiklós Szigetszentmiklós Szigetszentmiklós (Europe) | |
| Coordinates: 47°20′44″N 19°02′54″E / 47.34556°N 19.04833°E | |
| Country | Hungary |
| County | Pest County |
| Subregion | Ráckeve |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | József Szabó |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.65 km2 (17.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 40,105 |
| Postal code | 2310 |
| Area code | 24 |
| Website | Official town website |
Szigetszentmiklós (Hungarian: [ˈsiɡɛt.sɛntmikloːʃ]]; German: Nigglau) is a city in Pest County, Hungary, in the northern part of Csepel Island with around 40,000 inhabitants. As part of the Budapest metropolitan area, it has developed dynamically in recent decades, becoming a significant residential and economic hub. Its geographical location is unique, as the town lies on the banks of the Ráckevei-Duna , surrounded by a diverse array of natural habitats. The town is bordered to the north by Budapest's XXI. district, to the east by the Ráckevei-Duna, to the south by Szigethalom, and to the west by Halásztelek.