SZATHMAR, or SZATHMAR-NEMETI, a free town of Hungary, capital of a county of the same name, on the Samos, 69 miles E.N.E. of Grosswardein, and about 60 E. of Pesth. It consists properly of two towns, Szamos and Nemeti, on opposite sides of the river, but united under the same municipal government. It is for the most part ill built; but contains a number of public buildings. It is the seat of a bishop; has Protestant and Roman Catholic churches; an Episcopal lyceum; theological seminary; Catholic and Protestant gymnasiums, and other schools. Linen cloth, earthenware, and plum brandy are made here; wine and fruit are raised in the vicinity. Pop. 10,552.