Romanians in Hungary
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The Romanians in Hungary (Romanian: Românii din Ungaria, Hungarian: Magyarországi románok) constituted a small minority. According to the most recent Hungarian census of 2011 (based on self-determination),[2] the population of Romanians was 35,641 or 0.3%, a significant increase from 8,482 or 0.1% of 2001. The community is concentrated in towns and villages close to the Romanian border, such as Battonya, Elek, Kétegyháza, Pusztaottlaka and Méhkerék, and in the city of Gyula. Romanians also live in the Hungarian capital, Budapest. As of 2011, Romanians constitute one of the largest foreign communities in the country.
Quick Facts Romanian: Românii din UngariaHungarian: Magyarországi románok, Total population ...
Total population | |
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35,641[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Budapest | 6,189 |
Békés County | 5,137 |
Pest County | 4,000 |
Hajdú-Bihar County | 2,000 |
Csongrád County | 1,500 |
Heves County | 500 |
Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County | 500 |
Languages | |
Hungarian, Romanian | |
Religion | |
Romanian Orthodox Church, Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Romanians |
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