| Püspökladány | |
|---|---|
| Country | Hungary |
| County | Hajdú-Bihar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 186.95 km2 (72.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,126 |
| • Density | 85.79/km2 (222.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 4150 |
| Area code(s) | 54 |
Püspökladány (pronounced [ˈpyʃpøklɒdaːɲ]) is the sixth largest town of Hajdú-Bihar county in North Eastern Hungary with a population of approximately 16,000 people. It is located southeast of Debrecen at the juncture of three regions: Sárrét, Hortobágy and Nagykunság. It is an important transportation hub at the junction of national highway 4 from Budapest to Záhony, and national highway No. 42 from Romania to Biharkeresztes. The town is served by four different rail lines.