Áta

Áta

Coat of arms

Location of Baranya county in Hungary
Áta
Location of Áta
Coordinates: 45°56′11″N 18°17′55″E / 45.93631°N 18.29849°E / 45.93631; 18.29849Coordinates: 45°56′11″N 18°17′55″E / 45.93631°N 18.29849°E / 45.93631; 18.29849
Country  Hungary
County Baranya
Area
  Total 8.09 km2 (3.12 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 165
  Density 20/km2 (53/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 7763
Area code(s) 72

Áta (Croatian: Ata) is a village in Baranya county, Hungary.

Etymology

Áta is a Turkish name which means father. Áta is also used in Atatürk's name.

History

Áta has been inhabited since ancient times. Before the Hungarian tribes conquered the area, it was inhabited by Slav people. In 1526 the county was occupied by Ottomans, and was freed in 1689.


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