Salgótarján, County capital in Northern Hungary.
Located 120 kilometers northeast of Budapest, Salgótarján sits at the foot of Karancs mountain within the Cserhát hills at 299 meters elevation.
The settlement transformed from a small village into an industrial center after the discovery of coal deposits in the mid-19th century, leading to mining operations.
The Mining Museum presents exhibitions about local industrial heritage, while the Nógrádi Történeti Múzeum displays artifacts from the region's past centuries.
The town functions as an administrative center for Nógrád County, offering municipal services and transportation connections to major Hungarian cities.
The name combines 'salgó' meaning shining in Old Hungarian and 'Tarján,' referencing one of the ancient tribes that inhabited this territory.
Location: Salgótarján District
Elevation above the sea: 299 m
Part of: Nógrád County
Website: https://salgotarjan.hu
GPS coordinates: 48.08528,19.78667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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