Heves

Heves is a small town in eastern Hungary. About 100 km east of Budapest, Heves lies at the northern extreme of the Great Hungarian Plain, just south of the Mátra and Bükk hills and west of the Tisza River. Heves gave its name to Heves County, however it is not its seat and it is the fourth largest town in the county. The closest major city is Eger, which lies 40 km to the north. Heves is a significant transportation hub for the towns and agricultural areas of southern Heves County.

Heves
Town
Heves
Coordinates: 47°35′40″N 20°17′17″E
Country Hungary
CountyHeves
DistrictHeves
Area
  Total99.31 km2 (38.34 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
  Total10,864
  Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3360
Area code(+36) 36
Websitewww.heves.hu
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