Diósjenő Explained

Subdivision Type:Country
Pushpin Map:Hungary
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Coordinates:47.95°N 22°W
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Official Name:Diósjenő
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Nógrád
Area Total Km2:57.5
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:2803
Population Density Km2:49
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:2643
Area Code:35

Diósjenő is a village in Nógrád county, Hungary. It is surrounded by hills.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1282. Its name comes from Jenő, the name of one of the seven tribes conquering present-day Hungary, while the word "diós" refers to walnut trees. The Hussites built a castle in the village. After the Ottoman era, in 1720 30 houses stood in the village.

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47.95°N 22°W