Nagyiván

Nagyiván
Country  Hungary
County Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok
Area
  Total 43.16 km2 (16.66 sq mi)
Population (2002)
  Total 1,234
  Density 28.59/km2 (74.0/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 5363
Area code(s) 59
Location of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county in Hungary

Nagyiván is a village in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, in the Northern Great Plain region of central Hungary.

Geography

It covers an area of 43.16 km2 (17 sq mi) and has a population of 1234 people (2002). It is one of the driest area in Hungary. The annual precipitation is about 520 mm. The village lies at the edge of the Hortobágy National Park (the first and biggest Hungarian national park, part of the world heritage). The inhabitants mainly work in the agricultural sector.

Coordinates: 47°29′N 20°56′E / 47.483°N 20.933°E / 47.483; 20.933

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