Jász–Nagykun–Szolnok is an administrative county (comitatus or vármegye) in Hungary. It lies in central Hungary and shares borders with the Hungarian counties Pest, Heves, Borsod–Abaúj–Zemplén, Hajdú–Bihar, Békés, Csongrád, and Bács–Kiskun. The rivers Tisza and Körös flow through the county. The capital of Jász–Nagykun–Szolnok county is Szolnok. Its area is 5582 km2. The county is named after the Ossetians (Jasz) and Cumans (Kun) who settled there, along with Szolnok. The county was part of the Danube–Criș–Mureș–Tisa Euroregion between 1997 and 2004.

Geography

This county has a total area of 5582 sqkm – 6.00% of Hungary.

Neighbouring counties

Symbols

Coat of arms and flag

The county's coat of arms was recreated in 1991 from the coats of arms of the former Jászkun periphery, with the crown and frame decoration on it. It consists of the unification of the coat of arms of Jászság, Nagykunság and former Exterior-Szolnok County. The upper part is divided into two equally spaced vertices from top to bottom. The flag is vertically divided into two equal sections (blue and white), with the coat of arms on it, and the county's name embroidered with gold thread under the coat of arms. Its ratio is 2:1. The use of both coat of arms and flag is regulated by the county council.

History

Demographics

In 2015, it had a population of 379,897 and the population density was 68/km2.

Ethnicity

Besides the Hungarian majority, the main minorities are the Roma (approx. 19,000), German and Romanian (500). Total population (2011 census): 386,594 Ethnic groups (2011 census): Identified themselves: 344,488 persons: Approx. 56,000 persons in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County did not declare their ethnic group at the 2011 census.

Religion

Religious adherence in the county according to 2011 census:

Regional structure

Transport

Road network

As of 2012, Jász–Nagykun–Szolnok County has a dense network of public roads, totalling 1330 km in length of which 112 km are primary and 283 km are secondary. There are 935 km of county and communal roads and 14 km are covered with light road surfaces.

Rail network

Rail lines in the county cover 503 km of route. 35% are double track, and over 45% (243 km) are electrified.

Politics

County Assembly

The county is governed by the County board of supervisors, which is located in the county seat. The Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County Council, elected at the 2024 local government elections, is made up of 18 counselors, with the following party composition:

Presidents of the County Assembly

Members of the National Assembly

The following members elected of the National Assembly during the 2022 parliamentary election:

Municipalities

Jász–Nagykun–Szolnok County has 1 urban county, 21 towns, 4 large villages and 52 villages. (ordered by population, as of 2011 census)

Gallery

Notable people

Many famous people have been born or lived in present-day Jász–Nagykun–Szolnok County:

International relations

Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County has a partnership relationship with: