Méhtelek
| Méhtelek | |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Hungary |
| County | Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.62 km2 (3.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 765 |
| • Density | 88.75/km2 (229.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 4975 |
| Area code(s) | 44 |
Location of Szabolcs-Szatmar-Bereg county in Hungary
Méhtelek is a village in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary.
Geography
It covers an area of 8.62 km2 (3 sq mi) and has a population of 765 people (2001).
History
The village was put on the map somewhat after catastrophic floods in the region in late 1960s. Valuable archeological finds---possibly going back to 5000---BC were uncovered during the reconstruction of the settlement. See the village web site (Hungarian only).
Coordinates: 47°56′N 22°51′E / 47.933°N 22.850°E
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