Sé, Hungary
| Sé | |
|---|---|
  Sé Location of Sé, Hungary | |
| Coordinates: 47°14′34″N 16°33′22″E / 47.24290°N 16.55611°ECoordinates: 47°14′34″N 16°33′22″E / 47.24290°N 16.55611°E | |
| Country |
 Hungary |
| County | Vas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.03 km2 (2.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 1,299 |
| • Density | 215.42/km2 (557.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 9789 |
| Area code(s) | 94 |
Sé (German: Scheibing) is a village in Vas county, in the west of Hungary, located near the border with Austria.
Location
Sé is located 5 km west of Szombathely, the banks of the river Arany.
Origins of name
The word Sé is from Hungarian séd, "brook".
History
A water pipe passed here in the Roman age. Parts of water pipe have been found in the village. The population of the village was 415 in 1901.
Landmarks
- The old destroyed church was built in 1660, the new church was built in 1901.
External links
- Street map (Hungarian)
- History of village (Hungarian)
- Official site of Sé (Hungarian)
- Portal of Sé (Hungarian)
References
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