Parád

For the village in Iran, see Parad, Iran.
Parád
Town (nagyközség)
Coordinates: 47°55′26″N 20°02′3″E / 47.92389°N 20.03417°E / 47.92389; 20.03417
Country  Hungary
County Heves
Area
  Total 37.20 km2 (14.36 sq mi)
Population (2002)
  Total 2,150
  Density 58/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 3240
Area code(s) +36 36

Coordinates: 47°55′N 20°02′E / 47.917°N 20.033°E / 47.917; 20.033

Parád is a village in Heves County, Hungary, north of the Mátra, in the valley of the Parádi-Tarna.

Parád is noted for the numerous mineral springs in its area, and the famous spa in Parádfürdő.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts was formed at the fifth International Guide Conference, held in Parád in 1928.


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