“How do they decide who represents us?” That question echoes in the minds of many when they think about the Budapesti 9. sz. orszaggyulesi egyeni valasztokerulet. This electoral district is not just a boundary on a map. It is a place where democracy comes to life.
The Budapesti 9. sz. orszaggyulesi egyeni valasztokerulet is one of Hungary’s 106 electoral districts. These districts were defined by the 2011 law CCIII. Each district elects a single member to the National Assembly. The standard abbreviation for this district is Budapest 09. OEVK. Its headquarters are located in Budapest’s X district.
What exactly does this district include? The law specifies its boundaries in detail. It includes parts of District X and District XIX. In District X, the boundary starts at the triple border point of Districts VIII, XIV, and X. It runs south along Hungaria korut. Then, it follows Konyves Kalman korut to Ulloi ut. It traces Ulloi ut along the old District X boundary towards Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. The boundary continues along the railway line. It follows property lines to Gyomroi ut. From there, it goes along Gyomroi ut to Gyula utca. It proceeds along the eastern side of Gyula utca to Hangar utca. After crossing Hangar utca, it continues along the even-numbered side to Harmat utca. It follows the odd-numbered side of Harmat utca to Sibrik Miklos ut. Then, it runs along the even-numbered side of Sibrik Miklos ut to Maglodi ut. It goes along the even-numbered side of Maglodi ut to Sirkert ut. Finally, it follows the even-numbered side of Sirkert ut to Kozma utca.
The boundary continues along the odd side of Kozma utca to Jaszberenyi ut. It follows the odd-numbered side of Jaszberenyi ut to the 526th row. Crossing the railway, it reaches Hatarhalom utca at the triple border point of Districts X, XVI, and XVII. From there, it extends along the imaginary extension of Pesti hatarut. Then, it runs along Pesti hatarut to Sargarozsa utca. It goes along Sargarozsa utca to Kerepesi ut. Finally, it follows Kerepesi ut to Hungaria korut and back to the starting point.
In District XIX, the boundary starts at the intersection of Hatar ut and Ady Endre ut. It runs along the even-numbered side of Ady Endre ut to the railway line. From there, it follows the eastern side of the railway line. It goes along the western borders of Liszt Ferenc and Kartolo streets to Malomko ut. It proceeds along the axis of Malomko ut to Derkovits Gyula ut. Then, it runs along the axis of Derkovits Gyula ut along the farmezsgye between Kullo and Csillag streets to Alsoerdosor ut. It follows the northern border of Alsoerdosor ut to the road leading to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. It runs along the northern side of this road to Ulloi ut. Finally, it goes along the axis of Ulloi ut back to the starting point.
Who has represented this district in the National Assembly? Sandor Burany of MSZP held the seat from 2014 to 2022. Gergely Arato has been the representative since 2022.
In 2022, the population of Budapesti 9. sz. orszaggyulesi egyeni valasztokerulet was 97,175. This was a decrease of 8,630 people since 2011. The majority of residents are middle-aged with 35,128 people. Children are the smallest group with 13,638 people. A significant 88.7% of the district’s population has internet access. The most common highest educational attainment is a high school diploma. There are 33,416 residents with this qualification. The next largest group has a diploma, with 23,804 people.
More than half of the population is employed with 52,865 people. The second largest group is inactive earners, mainly retirees, with 20,569 people. The most significant ethnic group is German, with 828 people. Non-Hungarian citizens make up 5.8% of the population. The largest religious group is Roman Catholic with 17,475 adherents. A significant community of Reformed Protestants exists with 6,432 members. A large number of residents do not belong to any religious community. This group numbers 16,472. They form the second-largest group after Roman Catholics.
Budapesti 9. sz. orszaggyulesi egyeni valasztokerulet is a microcosm of Hungary. It is a place where diverse voices come together. Here, representatives are chosen to shape the nation’s future. It is more than just a district. It is a living example of democracy in action.