Tiszacsege
Tiszacsege | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Tiszacsege Location of Tiszacsege in Hungary | |
| Coordinates: 47°42′N 21°00′E / 47.700°N 21.000°E | |
| Country | Hungary |
| County | Hajdú-Bihar |
| District | Balmazújváros |
| Area | |
• Total | 136.4 km2 (52.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 4,234[1] |
| • Density | 31.0/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4066 |
| Area code | (+36) 52 |
| Website | www |
Tiszacsege is a town in Hajdú-Bihar County, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary.
Geography
Tiszacsege is situated on the right bank of the Tisza River, approximately 51 km northwest of Debrecen, the county seat. The town lies near the border with Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County and is adjacent to the Hortobágy National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The total area of the town is 136.4 km².
History
The settlement was first mentioned in historical records in 1067. In 1241, during the Mongol invasion of Europe, Mongol-Tatar forces gathered in the area before the Battle of Mohi. In the 15th century, the town, then known as Csege, was granted market rights. Tiszacsege was officially designated as a town in the year 2000.
Demographics
As of 1 January 2024, Tiszacsege had a population of 4,234. The population density is approximately 31.0 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Transportation
Tiszacsege is accessible via regional roads numbered 3307, 3315, and 3322. While the town was previously served by the Ohat-Pusztakócs–Nyíregyháza railway line, passenger services were discontinued in December 2009. The nearest operational railway station is in Egyek. A ferry service operates across the Tisza River to Ároktő from sunrise to sunset. Additionally, the EuroVelo 11 international cycling route passes through Tiszacsege.
References
- ^ Gazetteer of Hungary, 1 January 2024. Hungarian Central Statistical Office. 23 September 2024
External links
- Official website in Hungarian
47°42′N 21°00′E / 47.700°N 21.000°E