Balf, Hungary Explained

Balf
Other Name:Wolfs
Settlement Type:Town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Hungary
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Sopron
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:1000
Population Density Km2:auto

Balf was a village in Sopron then Győr-Sopron County. In 1985 it became part of the town of Sopron. It has approximately 1,000 inhabitants.[1]

History

Following World War I, the village took part in a plebiscite in 1921 along with eight surrounding settlements, asking whether they wished to remain in Hungary, or to join the new Austrian Republic. Although the village voted 60.4% in favour of joining Austria, the majority of voters overall (mostly those in Sopron) voted 65.1% in favour of remaining in Hungary.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.1hungary.com/info/sopron_balf/ Hungary - Sopron (Balf)