Lendava

Lendava (pronounced [ˈleːndaʋa] ; formerly Dolnja Lendava, in older sources also Dolenja Lendava; Hungarian: Lendva, formerly Alsólendva; German: Lindau, formerly Unter-Limbach) is a town in Slovenia in the region of Prekmurje. It is the seat of the Municipality of Lendava. It is close to the border crossing with Hungary at Dolga VasRédics, and Hungarian is one of the official languages of the municipality, along with Slovene.

Lendava
Lendva
From top, left to right: Overview of Lendava, St. Catherine's Church, Synagogue, Old manor, Lendava Castle
Lendava
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°33′47″N 16°27′7″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionPrekmurje
Statistical regionMura
MunicipalityLendava
Area
  Total5.66 km2 (2.19 sq mi)
Elevation
161.1 m (528.5 ft)
Population
 (2019)
  Total2,942
Vehicle registrationMS

The town is the centre of the Hungarian minority in Slovenia. It is also known for the monumental theater and Hungarian Community Centre designed by the architect Imre Makovecz.

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