Kenderes
Kenderes (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkɛndɛrɛʃ]) is a small town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, Hungary. It is notable as the birthplace of Miklós Horthy, Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1920 to 1944, and for the many memorials dedicated to him around the town. A major tourist attraction is Horthy kastély (Horthy Castle) which has exhibitions and a special tribute to Miklós Horthy every year on 18 June.
Kenderes | |
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Town | |
Aerial view of manor in Kenderes | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Kenderes | |
| Coordinates: 47°14′49″N 20°40′26″E | |
| Country | Hungary |
| County | Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok |
| District | Karcag |
| Area | |
| • Total | 111.24 km2 (42.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 4,508 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 5331, 5349 |
| Area code | (+36) 59 |
| Website | www |
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