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Makó, Agricultural town in Csongrád County, Hungary

Located in southeastern Hungary, Makó extends across 229 square kilometers of land, with the Maros River flowing through its territory.

The settlement received its official foundation in 1299 from King Andrew III of Hungary, marking the beginning of its documented history.

The Makó International Onion Festival gathers communities each year to celebrate the agricultural heritage of this region through exhibitions and events.

The town maintains direct road connections to major Hungarian cities, including Szeged at 36 kilometers and Hódmezővásárhely at 29 kilometers distance.

The Makó gas field near the town represents the largest natural gas reserve in Central Europe, containing over 600 billion cubic meters.

Location: Makó District

Founders: Andrew III of Hungary

Shares border with: Cenad

Website: http://mako.hu

GPS coordinates: 46.22000,20.47889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53

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