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Máriapócs

Coordinates: 47°53′N 22°02′E / 47.883°N 22.033°E / 47.883; 22.033
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Máriapócs
Flag of Máriapócs
Coat of arms of Máriapócs
Coordinates: 47°53′N 22°02′E / 47.883°N 22.033°E / 47.883; 22.033
CountryHungary
CountySzabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County
DistrictNyírbátor District
Government
 • MayorBertalan Papp
Area
 • Total22.09 km2 (8.53 sq mi)
Population
 • Total2,153
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)CEST
UTC+2
Postal code
4326
Area code42
Websitemariapocs.hu

Máriapócs is a town in the Nyírbátor district of the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. Based on its population, it is the smallest town in the county.

St. Michael Archangel Greek Catholic Basilica

Máriapócs is located in the southern part of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County in Hungary. It is approximately 280 kilometers from Budapest, the capital of Hungary, and about 30 kilometers from Nyíregyháza, the county seat.

The Weeping Madonna icon

Máriapócs is famous for its Greek Catholic basilica, which is a major pilgrimage site due to the miraculous weeping icon of the Virgin Mary housed there. This icon, known as the Weeping Madonna, has drawn pilgrims from all over the world since it first wept in 1696.

The town is in a flat area known for its agricultural activities, with fields of wheat, corn, and sunflowers common in the landscape. The climate here is continental, with hot summers and cold winters.

Besides its religious significance, Máriapócs has a rich cultural heritage with local festivals celebrating both religious and secular traditions. The town also features several historical buildings that reflect its past, including old churches and traditional Hungarian architecture.


Máriapócs is also well-connected by road, making it accessible for visitors who wish to explore more of the northeastern part of Hungary, including nearby thermal spas and historical sites.

Politics

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List of Mayors

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The current mayor of Máriapócs is Bertalan Papp (Fidesz-KDNP).

Mayor Party Term of office
Lajosné Palóczy Independent 1990-2002[1][2][3]
György Nagy Independent 2002-2006[4]
Lajos Elekné Palóczy Independent 2006-2010[5]
Bertalan Papp Fidesz-KDNP 2010-present[6][7][8][9]

Population

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In 2001, 96% of the town's population declared themselves to be Hungarian, and 4% to be Gypsy.[10]

During the 2011 census, 89.6% of the residents identified themselves as Hungarian, 9% as Gypsy, 0.2% as German, 0.3% as Romanian, and 2% as Ruthenian.[11]

In 2022, 91.1% of the population declared themselves Hungarian, 6.4% Gypsy, 3.7% Ruthenian, 0.7% Ukrainian, 0.3% Romanian, 0.2-0.2% Greek, Slovak and Germans, 0.1-0.1% for Croatians and Poles, 1.8% for other, non-domestic nationalities.[12]

Sister cities

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The interior of the Greek Catholic Basilica

Máriapócs is world-renowned thanks to the fame of the Greek Catholic Shrine. Another notable attraction is the Basilian Collection, housed in the birthplace of Miklós Dudás, a Greek Catholic bishop. The town also features a Turul statue.

References

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  1. "Máriapócs települési választás eredményei" (txt) (in magyar). Nemzeti Választási Iroda. 1990. Retrieved 2020-02-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  2. "Máriapócs települési választás eredményei" (html) (in magyar). Országos Választási Iroda. 1994-12-11. Retrieved 2020-01-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. "Máriapócs települési választás eredményei" (html) (in magyar). Országos Választási Iroda. 1994-12-11. Retrieved 2020-01-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  4. "Máriapócs települési választás eredményei" (html) (in magyar). Országos Választási Iroda. 2002-10-20. Retrieved 2020-04-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  5. "Máriapócs települési választás eredményei" (html) (in magyar). Országos Választási Iroda. 2006-10-01. Retrieved 2020-04-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  6. "Máriapócs települési választás eredményei" (html) (in magyar). Országos Választási Iroda. 2010-10-03. Retrieved 2011-12-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  7. "Máriapócs települési választás eredményei" (html) (in magyar). Országos Választási Iroda. 2010-10-03. Retrieved 2011-12-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  8. "Máriapócs települési választás eredményei" (html) (in magyar). Nemzeti Választási Iroda. 2019-10-13. Retrieved 2024-05-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  9. "Máriapócs települési választás eredményei" (html) (in magyar). Nemzeti Választási Iroda. 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2024-08-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  10. A 2001-es népszámlálás nemzetiségi adatsora
  11. Máriapócs Helységnévtár
  12. Máriapócs Helységnévtár