Lamač

Lamač (German: Blumenau; Hungarian: Lamacs) is the smallest borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, lying in the northern part of the city. Part of the Bratislava IV district, Lamač is home to approximately 7,000 inhabitants. Until 1946, Lamač was a small independent village, but it was incorporated into the city Bratislava. In the past, Lamač was known for its vineyards and as an agricultural and fruit supplier for Bratislava's markets.

Lamač
Borough
Old Lamač
Area of Lamač in Bratislava
Lamač
Location of Lamač in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°08′00″N 17°07′00″E
Country Slovakia
Region Bratislava Region
DistrictBratislava IV
First mentioned1547 (Julian)
Government
  MayorLukáš Baňacký
Area
  Total6.54 km2 (2.53 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2021)
  Total7,789
  Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
841 03
Area code+421-2
Car plateBA, BL, BT
Websitewww.lamac.sk

The dominant features of Lamač include the Church of Saint Margita, the Chapel of Saint Rozalia and the Memorial to soldiers killed in The First World War. Lamač is accessible by the public transport system of Bratislava. The borough also features the Bratislava Lamač railway station.

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