Szentgyörgyvár

Szentgyörgyvár is a village in Zala County, Hungary.

Szentgyörgyvár
Village
Flag of Szentgyörgyvár
Coat of arms of Szentgyörgyvár
Szentgyörgyvár is located in Hungary
Szentgyörgyvár
Szentgyörgyvár
Location of Szentgyörgyvár
Coordinates: 46.7581°N 17.1299°E / 46.7581; 17.1299
CountryHungary
RegionWestern Transdanubia
CountyZala
DistrictKeszthely
Area
  Total11.65 km2 (4.50 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2021)[1]
  Total309
  Density27/km2 (69/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8393
Area code(+36) 83
Websiteszentgyorgyvar.hu

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

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