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Hortobágy, Hungary

Hajdú-Bihar · Hungary

Hortobágy is a small town in Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary with a population of 1,745. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,745 Population 16/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
20.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Budapest Timezone
$15,228 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,228 median income

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About Hortobágy

Hortobágy

Hortobágy is a village in Hajdú-Bihar County in eastern Hungary. It lies on the banks of the Hortobágy river, which is crossed at Hortobágy by the Nine-arched Bridge, one of the principal man-made monuments of the Hortobágy National Park. The park consists mainly of the remaining areas of Hungarian puszta.

People

Population1,745
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,228

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population1,745
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates47.5828°, 21.1511°
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Country🇭🇺 Hungary
State / ProvinceHajdú-Bihar
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.9 inches (531 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$15,228

About Hortobágy

Hortobágy is a small town in Hungary (Hajdú-Bihar) with a population of 1,745. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.

The median household income in Hortobágy is $15,228, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Hortobágy vs Hungary

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Income

Median HH Income$15,228
80% below Hungary avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Hortobágy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Hungary avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area109.9 sq mi (284.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates47.5828°N, 21.1511°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below Hungary avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 5, 2025.

Apr 22, 2013 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary M4.4 69 km
Jan 19, 2014 4 km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary M4.0 144 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km ENE of Jászapáti, Hungary M4.0 75 km
Jul 5, 2025 9 km NNE of Pálmonostora, Hungary M4.0 130 km
Jun 21, 2003 5 km NW of Jászberény, Hungary M3.8 97 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.7 91 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.6 89 km
Aug 20, 2023 6 km SE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.5 93 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km E of Szarvas, Hungary M3.4 88 km
Jul 13, 2003 7 km WNW of Mez?csát, Hungary M3.4 38 km
Jul 25, 1993 7 km NNE of Öcsöd, Hungary M3.4 87 km
Oct 12, 2002 2 km ENE of Jászjákóhalma, Hungary M3.4 85 km
Apr 23, 2020 7 km SSW of Strážske, Slovakia M3.3 145 km
Jul 1, 2003 8 km SSW of Mez?csát, Hungary M3.2 27 km
Feb 11, 2002 4 km NNW of Szentistván, Hungary M3.0 45 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 118 km
Jul 19, 2003 4 km SW of Recsk, Hungary M2.9 88 km
May 27, 1994 3 km NNE of Mátraderecske, Hungary M2.9 90 km
Feb 2, 2006 4 km NW of Vészt?, Hungary M2.8 71 km
Feb 11, 2002 3 km NW of Egyek, Hungary M2.8 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in

Hortobágy has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Hortobágy

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fecskeház Field Study School - - - -
Hortobágyi Petőfi Sándor Általános Iskola és Kollégium - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hortobágy

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hobby Rádió 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Folkrádió - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hortobágy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bemutatóház
Bocskai Múzeum
Csárda Múzeum
Csárda Múzeum
Dutra Múzeum
Fekete kerámia bemutató ház
Géptár (Műszaki-Közlekedési és Mezőgazdasági Eszközök kiállítása)
Hajdúszoboszlói Fazekasház
Halászbárka
Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park Látogató Központ
Kadarcsi Múzeum
Lovashintói kiállítás
Néprajzi Múzeum
Rádiómúzeum
Retró Múzeum
Veres Péter Emlékház
Villanyfényes Retrovilág

Libraries in Hortobágy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lengyel Menyhért Városi Könyvtár0.0

Farmers Markets in Hortobágy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Községi piac
Markt
Vásár

Restaurants in Hortobágy

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hortobágyi Csárda
Hortobágyi Fogadó
Pizza Sfera

Cafes in Hortobágy

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hortobágy Cafe

Theatres in Hortobágy

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vízi színpad

Zoos in Hortobágy

3 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hortobágyi Madárpark
Hortobágyi Vadaspark
Pusztai Állatpark

Veterinaries in Hortobágy

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hortobágyi Madárpark

Train Stations in Hortobágy

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hortobágy
Hortobágy-Halastó
Lukas Hoffmann

Gas Stations in Hortobágy

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HU #1599041970

Banks in Hortobágy

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MBH Bank

Airports Near Hortobágy

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Debrecen International AirportDEBLarge Airport
Balkány Airfield-Small Airport
Biharkeresztes Airfield-Small Airport
Dévaványa Airfield-Small Airport
Eger Apolló Airfield-Small Airport
Gyomaendrőd-Small Airport
Hajdúszoboszló Airfield-Small Airport
Kunmadaras Air Base-Small Airport
Maklár Airfield-Small Airport
Nyíregyháza Airfield-Small Airport
Sárospatak Airfield-Small Airport
Surjány Airfield-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hortobágy

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Hortobágy National Park - the <i>Puszta</i>Cultural1999

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hortobágy

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jó Pásztor ökumenikus templom
Pásztor kápolna

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Area
284.6 km² (109.8 mi²)
Postal Code
4071
Website
hortobagy.hu/

🇭🇺 About Hungary

Capital Budapest
Population 9,768,785
Area 93,030 km²
GDP (USD) $213,240,316,635
GDP per capita $22,231
HDI 0.851
Life expectancy 76.8 years
Internet users 91.5%
Urban population 70.3%
Currency HUF (Forint)
Languages Hungarian
Calling code +36
TLD .hu
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hortobágy

Hortobágy National Park - the <i>Puszta</i>
Cultural · inscribed 1999
The cultural landscape of the Hortobágy Puszta consists of a vast area of plains and wetlands in eastern Hungary. Traditional forms of land use, such as the grazing of domestic animals, have been present in this pastoral society for more than two millennia.

Public Holidays in Hungary

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Újév
Mar 15 1848 Revolution Memorial Day Nemzeti ünnep
Apr 3 Good Friday Nagypéntek
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Húsvétvasárnap
Apr 6 Easter Monday Húsvéthétfő
May 1 Labour day A munka ünnepe
May 24 Pentecost Pünkösdvasárnap
May 25 Whit Monday Pünkösdhétfő
Aug 20 State Foundation Day Az államalapítás ünnepe
Oct 23 1956 Revolution Memorial Day Nemzeti ünnep
Nov 1 All Saints Day Mindenszentek
Dec 25 Christmas Day Karácsony
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Karácsony másnapja

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hortobágy

What is the population of Hortobágy?

Hortobágy has a population of 1,745 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 109.9 square miles.

Is Hortobágy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,228, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Hortobágy?

Hortobágy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hortobágy?

There are 82 business establishments in the area.

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