Áta

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

Áta
Coat of arms
Location of Baranya county in Hungary
Áta
Location of Áta
Coordinates: 45.93631°N 18.29849°E / 45.93631; 18.29849
Country Hungary
CountyBaranya
Area
  Total8.09 km2 (3.12 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
  Total165
  Density20/km2 (53/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7763
Area code(s)72

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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