Hungary, Hajduszoboszlo

Hajdúszoboszló is a town in Hajdú-Bihar county, Hungary, 20 kilometres southwest of county seat Debrecen. It is the third largest town in Hajdú-Bihar county.

The town is located in the northeastern part of the Great Hungarian Plain. Three regions meet next to the town: the Hajdúhát ridge from the north-north-east, the Hortobágy (Puszta) from the north-north-west, and the Great Sárrét and Berettyó region from the south.

History

From historical data, scattered findings and archaeological explorations in recent years, this part of the Great Plain was inhabited as far back as the Great Migrations. Because of the natural resources and the convergence of trade routes, Huns, Vandals, Gepids, Goths, Avars, frequently alternated with one another in this area.

The upswing of the town commenced from 26th October 1925, with the breaking up of the thermal spring. The medicinal water received an ever increasing role. The town's development into a resort place started and agriculture retained its significant role even after the discovery of the gas field.

Population

1870 - 12.269
1920 - 17.722
1970 - 22.003
2002 - 23.874
2005 - 23.827