Tiszacsege is a

town A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city. The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...

in Hajdú-Bihar County, in the

Northern Great Plain The Northern Great Plain ( ) is a statistical ( NUTS 2) region of Hungary. It is part of the Great Plain and North (NUTS 1) region. The Northern Great Plain includes the counties of Hajdú-Bihar, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, and Szabolcs-Szatmár-Be ...

region of eastern

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Geography

Tiszacsege is situated on the right bank of the

Tisza The Tisza, Tysa or Tisa (see below) is one of the major rivers of Central and Eastern Europe. It was once called "the most Hungarian river" because it used to flow entirely within the Kingdom of Hungary. Today, it crosses several national bo ...

River, approximately 51 km northwest of Debrecen, the county seat. The town lies near the border with Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County and is adjacent to the

Hortobágy National Park Hortobágy () is an 800 km2 national park in eastern Hungary, rich with folklore and cultural history. The park, a part of the Alföld (Great Plain), was designated as a national park in 1973 (the first in Hungary), and elected among the W ...

, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The total area of the town is 136.4 km². Tiszacsege - Palace

History

The settlement was first mentioned in historical records in 1067. In 1241, during the Mongol invasion of Europe, Mongol-Tatar forces gathered in the area before the Battle of Mohi. In the 15th century, the town, then known as Csege, was granted market rights. Tiszacsege was officially designated as a town in the year 2000.

Demographics

As of 1 January 2024, Tiszacsege had a population of 4,234. The population density is approximately 31.0 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Transportation

Tiszacsege is accessible via regional roads numbered 3307, 3315, and 3322. While the town was previously served by the Ohat-Pusztakócs–Nyíregyháza railway line, passenger services were discontinued in December 2009. The nearest operational railway station is in Egyek. A ferry service operates across the Tisza River to Ároktő from sunrise to sunset. Additionally, the EuroVelo 11 international cycling route passes through Tiszacsege.

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* in Hungarian Populated places in Hajdú-Bihar County {{Hajdu-geo-stub