Sign In Register

Vaja, Hungary

Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg · Hungary

Vaja is a small town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary with a population of 3,774. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,774 Population 342/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.9 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
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,088 median income

Discover Vaja, Hungary

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Vaja

Vaja

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

People

Population3,774
Density342/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,088

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population3,774
Population Density342 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates48.0057°, 22.1676°
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Country🇭🇺 Hungary
State / ProvinceSzabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (607 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$20,088

About Vaja

Vaja is a small town in Hungary (Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg) with a population of 3,774. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.

The median household income in Vaja is $20,088, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 177 business establishments.

Income: Vaja vs Hungary

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)177

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vaja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below Hungary avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²)
Population Density342/sq mi
Coordinates48.0057°N, 22.1676°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Hungary avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 3, 2023.

Oct 2, 2011 10 km NE of Synevyrska Poliana, Ukraine M4.7 140 km
Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 81 km
May 20, 2003 12 km S of Snina, Slovakia M4.3 97 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 65 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 111 km
Jul 13, 2003 7 km WNW of Mez?csát, Hungary M3.4 103 km
Apr 23, 2020 7 km SSW of Strážske, Slovakia M3.3 94 km
Jul 1, 2003 8 km SSW of Mez?csát, Hungary M3.2 100 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 125 km
Feb 11, 2002 4 km NNW of Szentistván, Hungary M3.0 115 km
Feb 2, 2006 4 km NW of Vészt?, Hungary M2.8 138 km
Feb 11, 2002 3 km NW of Egyek, Hungary M2.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in

Vaja has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Vaja

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Molnár Mátyás Általános Iskola - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Vaja

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Košice (SK) košice, local MP3 128 kbps
Радіо Пульс (UA) 96 kbit/s, https MP3 96 kbps
Transilvania -statia Carei 95.2 FM (RO) local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Lépés Rádió news, pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Vaja

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Báthori István Múzeum
Beregi Múzeum
Beregi Múzeum
Berey József Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény
Falumúzeum és galéria
Farkas Bertalan szülőháza
Fűvészkert és vadállatgyűjtemény
Gőzüzemű szivattyútelep
Helytörténeti kiállítás
Hidvégi Béla Leveleki Horgász-Vadász Természetvédelmi Múzeum
Látványtár
Roma tájház
Szatmári Múzeum
Tájház
Tájház
Vízügyi Technikatörténeti Gyűjtemény

Libraries in Vaja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balázs József Városi Könyvtár0.0
Balázs József Városi Könyvtár0.0
Czine Mihály Könyvtár0.0
Jókai Mór Művelődési Ház Könyvtára0.0
Képes Géza Városi Könyvtár0.0
Könyvtár0.0
Könyvtár0.0
Nagyközségi Könyvtár0.0
Várday István Városi Könyvtár0.0
Városi Könyvtár0.0

Farmers Markets in Vaja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kispiac
Községi piac
Községi piac
Községi Piac
Községi piac
Nagyközségi kispiac
Piac
Piac
Termelői piac
Termelői piac
Városi piac
Városi piac
Városi piaccsarnok

Cafes in Vaja

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kastély Presszó
La Rose Café
Napsugár Presszó

Castles in Vaja

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vajai kastély
Vay-kastély

Train Stations in Vaja

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vaja-Rohod

Gas Stations in Vaja

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Banks in Vaja

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Szatmár-Beregi takarékszövetkezet kirendeltség

Stadiums & Teams in Vaja

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vaja

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Vaja

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Debrecen International AirportDEBLarge Airport
Uzhhorod International AirportUDJLarge Airport
Satu Mare International AirportSUJMedium Airport
Balkány Airfield-Small Airport
Bidovce Airfield-Small Airport
Hatalov Airfield-Small Airport
Kačanov Airstrip-Small Airport
Kalša Airstrip-Small Airport
Kosino Spa Resort Airfield-Small Airport
Kráľovský Chlmec Airstrip-Small Airport
Laci Oros Airfield-Small Airport
Mihăieni Airfield-Small Airport
Novosad Airstrip-Small Airport
Nyíregyháza Airfield-Small Airport
Sárospatak Airfield-Small Airport
Senné Airstrip-Small Airport
Streda nad Bodrogom Airstrip-Small Airport
Trebišov Airstrip-Small Airport
Zemplínska Teplica Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vaja

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta
Posta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vaja

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptista Imaház
Mária az egyház anyja templom
Református templom
Református templom
Szent Kereszt felmagasztalása templom
Szent Kereszt felmagasztalása templom

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Area
28.6 km² (11.0 mi²)
Postal Code
4562
Website
vaja.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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Vaja.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Vaja

What is the population of Vaja?

Vaja has a population of 3,774 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 342 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

Is Vaja 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 Vaja?

Vaja 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 68°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vaja?

There are 177 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Vaja with another city: