Bocskaikert
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| Bocskaikert | |
| Country |  Hungary |
|---|---|
| County | Hajdú-Bihar |
| Area | |
| - Total | 6.8 km² (2.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| - Total | 2,495 |
| - Density | 366.9/km² (950.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 4241 |
| Area code(s) | 52 |
Bocskaikert is a little village situated in the north-east part of Hungary, 15 km (9 mi) away from Debrecen, the country's second largest town.
[edit] History
The oldest extant documents about the settlement are dated 1158. In the 14th century the area was owned by famous noble families, inhabited by some 150 people. Later Turkish invaders destroyed the area. It was a long time until the settlement could recover, though important commercial routes were crossing there, which speeded development. It was named 21 February 1899 after István Bocskai who settled there with others.
After World War II, the village was attached to the neighbouring town Hajdúhadház. As an outskirt area its development slowed down. In 1993, three years after the end of the Socialist regime, it became an independent village with a population of 1350. Since, it has grown constantly. It has a twin town called Botkyrka which is a part of Stockholm, Sweden.
