Podunajské Biskupice

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Podunajské Biskupice
Borough
Country Slovakia
Region Bratislava
District Bratislava II
Elevation 130 m (427 ft)
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Area 42.493 km2 (16.407 sq mi)
Population 19,977 (2005)
Density 470 / km2 (1,217 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1221
Postal code 82106
Area code +421-02
Car plate BA, BL
Location of Podunajské Biskupice in Slovakia
Location of Podunajské Biskupice in Slovakia
Website: www.biskupice.sk
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Podunajské Biskupice (1927–1944 Biskupice pri Dunaji, before 1927 Biskupice) is a borough of Bratislava. It is the largest borough in the terms of area in Bratislava.

History

The first written account of Podunajské Biskupice dates to 1221. In April 21, 1704 was a battle between the Hungarian rebels (Kurucs) and Danes (Battle of Biskupice). It became an official part of Bratislava on 1 January 1972.

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