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Village in Western Transdanubia, Hungary
Szentgyörgyvár
Village
Flag of SzentgyörgyvárFlagCoat of arms of SzentgyörgyvárCoat of arms
Szentgyörgyvár is located in HungarySzentgyörgyvárSzentgyörgyvárLocation of Szentgyörgyvár
Coordinates: 46°45′29″N 17°07′48″E / 46.7581°N 17.1299°E / 46.7581; 17.1299
CountryHungary
RegionWestern Transdanubia
CountyZala
DistrictKeszthely
Area
 • Total11.65 km (4.50 sq mi)
Population
 • Total363
 • Density31/km (81/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code8393
Area code(+36) 83
Websiteszentgyorgyvar.hu

Szentgyörgyvár is a village in Zala County, Hungary.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1461. The castle stood along the river Zala at this time, the village bearing the same name was below it. Its defensive role grew during 16th century Turkish attacks. The castle was never conquered by the Turks.

References

  1. Detailed Gazetteer of Hungary. 23 September 2024 https://www.ksh.hu/apps/hntr.telepules?p_lang=EN&p_id=23126. Retrieved 23 September 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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