Baja

Baja is a city in Bács-Kiskun County in Hungary, positioned in a flat region between the river and wooded areas. The city functions as a regional center with schools, clinics, and transportation connections serving surrounding communities.

The city received its town charter in 1696 following the end of Ottoman rule and developed through settlement of Germans, Croats, and Serbs. These different population groups shaped its character as a regional center.

The Fisherman's Soup Festival brings together cooks who prepare fish soup using regional methods passed down through generations. The celebration shows how the river location shaped local food traditions.

The city is easily reached by road with local services concentrated mainly in the town center where shops and facilities are located. It is best explored on foot or by bike to see the local layout and surrounding neighborhoods.

The city gained urban county status in 2022, giving it administrative powers normally reserved for county-level governments. This unusual arrangement makes it an independent administrative body without a district government above it.

Location: Baja District

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Shares border with: Pörböly

Website: https://bajaionkormanyzat.hu

GPS coordinates: 46.18333,18.95361

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:37