Mezőtúr

Mezőtúr
Town hall
Mezőtúr
Coordinates: 47°00′N 20°38′E / 47.000°N 20.633°E / 47.000; 20.633
Country Hungary
CountyJász-Nagykun-Szolnok
DistrictMezőtúr
Area
  Total
289.72 km2 (111.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
  Total
19,483
  Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
5400
Area code(+36) 56
Websitewww.mezotur.hu

Mezőtúr is a town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county in Hungary, located southeast from Budapest and 88 miles away by rail. It possesses important potteries. Large herds of cattle are reared on the communal lands, which are productive also of wheat, rapeseed and maize. Several well-attended fairs are held here annually.