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Kótaj, Hungary

Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg · Hungary

Kótaj is a small town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary with a population of 4,553. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,553 Population 455/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Budapest Timezone
$20,088 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,088 median income

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About Kótaj

Kótaj

Kótaj is a village in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary.

People

Population4,553
Density455/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,088

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Population4,553
Population Density455 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates48.0500°, 21.7167°
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Country🇭🇺 Hungary
State / ProvinceSzabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (533 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$20,088

About Kótaj

Kótaj is a small town in Hungary (Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg) with a population of 4,553. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.

The median household income in Kótaj is $20,088, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 214 business establishments.

Income: Kótaj vs Hungary

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Income

Median HH Income$20,088
73% below Hungary avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)214

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Kótaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Hungary avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²)
Population Density455/sq mi
Coordinates48.0500°N, 21.7167°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Hungary avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 3, 2023.

Apr 22, 2013 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary M4.4 121 km
May 20, 2003 12 km S of Snina, Slovakia M4.3 98 km
Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 110 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 97 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km ENE of Jászapáti, Hungary M4.0 130 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 144 km
Jun 21, 2003 5 km NW of Jászberény, Hungary M3.8 150 km
Oct 12, 2002 2 km ENE of Jászjákóhalma, Hungary M3.4 140 km
Jul 13, 2003 7 km WNW of Mez?csát, Hungary M3.4 71 km
Apr 23, 2020 7 km SSW of Strážske, Slovakia M3.3 85 km
Jul 1, 2003 8 km SSW of Mez?csát, Hungary M3.2 71 km
Feb 11, 2002 4 km NNW of Szentistván, Hungary M3.0 84 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 137 km
Jul 19, 2003 4 km SW of Recsk, Hungary M2.9 123 km
May 27, 1994 3 km NNE of Mátraderecske, Hungary M2.9 120 km
Feb 11, 2002 3 km NW of Egyek, Hungary M2.8 77 km
Feb 2, 2006 4 km NW of Vészt?, Hungary M2.8 129 km
Jun 19, 2004 3 km SSW of Alattyán, Hungary M2.6 146 km
Jun 27, 2003 2 km E of Jászjákóhalma, Hungary M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in

Kótaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Kótaj

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nyíregyházi Arany János Gimnázium, Általános Iskola és Kollégium Szőlőskerti Angol Kéttannyelvű Tagintézménye - - - -
Nyíregyházi Arany János Gimnázium, Általános Iskola és Kollégium, Szőlőskerti Angol Kéttannyelvű Tagintézmény - - - -
Arany János Gimnázium, Általános Iskola és Kollégium Szabó Lőrinc Tagintézménye - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kótaj

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Košice (SK) košice, local MP3 128 kbps
Lépés Rádió news, pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Kótaj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Csuha-Kállay-kúria
Falumúzeum
Felső-Tiszavidéki Vízügyi Történeti Gyűjtemény
Gázmúzeum
Görögkatolikus Múzeum
Gőzüzemű szivattyútelep
Gőzüzemű szivattyútelep
Gumiipari gyártógépek szabadtéri kiállítás
Hajdúdorogi Tájház
Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény
Helytörténeti kiállítás
Helytörténeti Múzeum
Hidvégi Béla Leveleki Horgász-Vadász Természetvédelmi Múzeum
Jósa András múzeum
Kállay-kúria
Korányi Emlékház
Napkori múzeum
Óvodamúzeum
Rádió - Tv múzeum
Sóstói Múzeumfalu
Szilágyi István Emlékház
Villamoskocsi (kiállítás)

Libraries in Kótaj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anóka Eszter Városi Könyvtár0.0
Könyvtár0.0
Központi Könytár és Szépirodalmi Információs Központ0.0
Községi és Iskolai Könyvtár0.0
Mészáros Károly Városi Könyvtár0.0
Móricz Zsigmond Vármegyei Könyvtár0.0
Nyírteleki Általános Művelődési Központ és Városi Könyvtár0.0
Városi Könyvtár0.0
Városmajori Könyvtár0.0
Vécsey utcai fiókkönyvtár0.0

Farmers Markets in Kótaj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Állatvásártér
Autópiac
Borbányai piac
Használtcikk és iparcikk piac
Ibrányi Piactér
Jósavárosi piac
Kertvárosi Esély Piac és Vásár
Községi Piac
Községi piac
Nagybani és zöldség piac
Örökösföldi piac
Orosi piac
Piac
Piaccsarnok
Régiség piac és Zsibvásár
Szabadtéri piac
Termelői piac
Városi piac
Városi piac
Vásártér (KGST Piac)
Zöldséges

Hotels in Kótaj

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erzsébet Hotel
Hotel Aventinus
Hotel Barbizon
Hotel Sóstó
Hotel Tara
Nyilas Fogadó
Park Hotel Sóstó
Svájci Lak Panzió és Étterem

Restaurants in Kótaj

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

424 Étterem és Söröző
Eldorádo Kisvendéglő
La Terazza
Party Csárda
Verba Tanya Étterem és Panzió

Cafes in Kótaj

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hóbagoly kávéZOO

Castles in Kótaj

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ibrányi-kúria

Dentists in Kótaj

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Smile Design Center Fogorvosi rendelő

Train Stations in Kótaj

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sóstóhegy

Gas Stations in Kótaj

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sóstó Petrol

Stadiums & Teams in Kótaj

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kótaj

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
IceLand 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kótaj

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Debrecen International AirportDEBLarge Airport
Uzhhorod International AirportUDJLarge Airport
Košice International AirportKSCMedium Airport
Balkány Airfield-Small Airport
Bidovce Airfield-Small Airport
Buzica Airstrip-Small Airport
Hajdúszoboszló Airfield-Small Airport
Haniska Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatalov Airfield-Small Airport
Jasenov Airstrip-Small Airport
Kačanov Airstrip-Small Airport
Kalša Airstrip-Small Airport
Kráľovský Chlmec Airstrip-Small Airport
Laci Oros Airfield-Small Airport
Letisko Veľká Ida-Small Airport
Novosad Airstrip-Small Airport
Nyíregyháza Airfield-Small Airport
Rozhanovce Airstrip-Small Airport
Sárospatak Airfield-Small Airport
Seleška Airstrip-Small Airport
Seleška Private Airfield-Small Airport
Senné Airstrip-Small Airport
Streda nad Bodrogom Airstrip-Small Airport
Trebišov Airstrip-Small Airport
Vyšná Myšľa Airstrip-Small Airport
Zemplínska Teplica Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kótaj

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta
Posta
Posta

Treatment Centers in Kótaj

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabiltációs osztály
Szent Rita Rehabilitációs Intézet

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kótaj

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Istenszülő Oltalma templom
Istenszülő születése-templom
Millenniumi református templom
Nyírszőlősi evangélikus templom
Református templom
Szent István király-templom
Szent István-kápolna
Szent Péter és Pál templom
Templom

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Elevation
166 m (545 ft)
Area
38.9 km² (15.0 mi²)
Postal Code
4501
Mayor
Sándor Lipők
Website
kemecse.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

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 Kótaj

What is the population of Kótaj?

Kótaj has a population of 4,553 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 455 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.

Is Kótaj expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,088, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Kótaj?

Kótaj has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kótaj?

There are 214 business establishments in the area.

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