Official Name: | Szentgyörgyvár |
Pushpin Map: | Hungary |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Szentgyörgyvár |
Coordinates: | 46.7581°N 17.1299°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Hungary |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Zala}} |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Keszthely |
Area Total Km2: | 11.65 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Utc Offset1: | +1 |
Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | +2 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 8393 |
Area Code Type: | Area code |
Area Code: | (+36) 83 |
Szentgyörgyvár is a village in Zala County, Hungary.
The village was first mentioned in 1461. The castle stood along the river Zala at this time, the village bearing the same name was below it. Its defensive role grew during 16th century Turkish attacks. The castle was never conquered by the Turks.