Nagyveleg

Nagyveleg is a village in Fejér county, Hungary.

Nagyveleg
Flag of Nagyveleg
Coat of arms of Nagyveleg
Nagyveleg is located in Hungary
Nagyveleg
Nagyveleg
Location of Nagyveleg
Coordinates: 47.36053°N 18.10936°E / 47.36053; 18.10936
Country Hungary
CountyFejér
Area
  Total13.18 km2 (5.09 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
  Total720
  Density54.63/km2 (141.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8065
Area code22
Websitewww.nagyveleg.hu

Location

Nagyveleg is 35 km (22 mi) north-west from Székesfehérvár, between the Vértes and Bakony mountains.

History

Nagyveleg is a village that was first mentioned in a document in 1230. During the Ottoman wars the village was destroyed. However, the village was re-founded in 1746, and it has since developed into a thriving community.


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