Szigetszentmiklós, District seat in Pest County, Hungary
Szigetszentmiklós is a town located on Csepel Island between the Danube River and south of Budapest in central Hungary. The settlement covers an extensive area with diverse residential neighborhoods and nearby green spaces.
The town was first mentioned in 1264 and developed for centuries as a rural community. This changed in 1986 when the settlement gained official city status.
The town sits on an island where people from different backgrounds live together, with Hungarian as the main language. This mix of communities shapes the everyday character of the place.
The town is well connected to Budapest through various road networks and public transportation options. Visitors can easily travel between the place and the capital.
The name comes from three Hungarian words: sziget meaning island, szent meaning saint, and miklós derived from Nicholas. This combination reflects both the location and a religious tradition of the place.
Location: Szigetszentmiklós District
Shares border with: Budapest, Csepel, Halásztelek, Tököl, Szigethalom
Website: http://szigetszentmiklos.hu
GPS coordinates: 47.34528,19.04833
Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:19
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