Szentgyörgyvár

Village in Western Transdanubia, Hungary

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46°45′29″N 17°07′48″E / 46.7581°N 17.1299°E / 46.7581; 17.1299CountryHungaryRegionWestern TransdanubiaCountyZalaDistrictKeszthelyArea

• Total11.65 km² (4.50 sq mi)Population

(1 January 2023)^[1]

• Total356 • Density31/km² (79/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code

8393

Area code(+36) 83Websiteszentgyorgyvar.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

^ Detailed Gazetteer of Hungary. 30 October 2023 https://www.ksh.hu/apps/hntr.telepules?p_lang=EN&p_id=23126. Retrieved 5 November 2023. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)