Kiskunhalas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kiskunhalas is a city in Bács-Kiskun county, Hungary, serving as a key railway junction. The city's name originates from 'Halas,' meaning 'fishy' in Hungarian, referencing the surrounding lakes. It experienced significant population loss during the Ottoman invasion and plague in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Statistics
Area
227.58 km²
Population
25,717