Bátonyterenye

Bátonyterenye
Town
Bátonyterenye
Location in Hungary
Coordinates: 47°59′21″N 19°49′43″E / 47.98917°N 19.82861°E / 47.98917; 19.82861
Country Hungary
CountyNógrád
DistrictBátonyterenye
Unification1984
Government
  MayorIstván Orosz (Mátravölgye SC)
Area
  Total
78.92 km2 (30.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
  Total
11,296
  Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3070, 3078
Area code32
Websitewww.batonyterenye.hu

Bátonyterenye is a town in Nógrád County, Hungary, under the Mátra mountain range, beside the Zagyva river. As of 2022 census, it has a population of 11,296 (see Demographics). The town is located beside the (Nr. 81) Hatvan–Fiľakovo railway line and the main road 21. The M3 motorway is 42.6 km away. The city has two railway stations: Kisterenye in the north and Nagybátony in the south.