Kiskunhalas

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Kiskunhalas

Name

Kiskunhalas

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

Location