Borsodszentgyörgy
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Basic data | ||||
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State : | Hungary | |||
Region : | Northern Hungary | |||
County : | Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | |||
Small area until December 31, 2012 : | Ózd | |||
District since 1.1.2013 : | Ózd | |||
Coordinates : | 48 ° 11 ' N , 20 ° 12' E | |||
Height : | 210 m | |||
Area : | 21.53 km² | |||
Residents : | 1,122 (Jan 1, 2011) | |||
Population density : | 52 inhabitants per km² | |||
Telephone code : | (+36) 48 | |||
Postal code : | 3623 | |||
KSH kódja: | 30207 | |||
Structure and administration (as of 2016) | ||||
Community type : | local community | |||
Mayor : | Gyula Németh (Fidesz-KDNP) | |||
Postal address : | Szentgyörgyi utca 114. 3623 Borsodszentgyörgy |
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(Source: A Magyar Köztársaság helységnévkönyve 2011. január 1st at Központi statisztikai hivatal ) |
Borsodszentgyörgy is a Hungarian community in the district Ózd in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén .
Geographical location
Borsodszentgyörgy is located in northern Hungary , 50 kilometers northwest of the Miskolc county seat . A neighboring municipality is the municipality of Arló 6 km away , the next larger town is Ózd , 9 km away.
history
The place was founded after the Mongol invasion and was first mentioned in 1371 with the name Disznós. At the time of the Turkish conquest of Eger , the village was destroyed and then came under Turkish rule. Many residents left the village because of high taxes. In 1629 the place was mentioned as Szentgyörgyfalu, after its patron saint Georg . The name Disznósd has been used since the 18th century and Borsodszentgyörgy since April 1, 1935. In the 20th century the population worked in agriculture, mining, and industry.
Twin cities
Attractions
- Roman Catholic Church Szent György , built in the 18th century
- Local history museum ( Tájház )
traffic
Borsodszentgyörgy can only be reached from Arló via the side road No. 23114. The nearest train station is about 10 kilometers northeast in Ózd.
Web links
- Official website ( Hungarian )
- Borsodszentgyörgy. Térképcentrum, accessed December 29, 2012 (Hungarian).