Sé, Hungary

(German: Scheibing) is a village in Vas county, in the west of Hungary, located near the border with Austria.

Location of Sé, Hungary
Coordinates: 47.24290°N 16.55611°E / 47.24290; 16.55611
Country Hungary
CountyVas
Area
  Total6.03 km2 (2.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total1,323
  Density21,774/km2 (56,390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9789
Area code(s)94

Location

Sé is located 5 km west of Szombathely, the banks of the river Arany.

Origins of name

The word 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.

References


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