Bágyogszovát
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Bágyogszovát | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Bágyogszovát | |
| Coordinates: 47°35′22″N 17°21′37″E / 47.5895°N 17.3604°E | |
| Country |  Hungary |
| County | Győr-Moson-Sopron County |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.06 km2 (9.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 1,284 |
| Area code | 96 |
| Motorways | M85 |
| Distance from Budapest | 154 km (96 mi) East |
Bágyogszovát is a municipality in Győr-Moson-Sopron county, Hungary. It is the in the north-western region, 35 kilometers from Győr, in the direction of Sopron.
History
The first known written records of Bágyogszovát are from the 13th century. According to those documents, the first part of the village was founded in 1224, and was named Zooac. This name was changed to Szovát during later centuries.
The village was the property of the bishop of Győr for more than five centuries. The other part of the village, Bágyog was founded later, but the exact date is not known. It was originally called Baguc. The two parts of the village were joined soon after World War II creating Bágyogszovát.
Traffic
Bágyogszovát is near Route 85, the main route of the county.
The 7059 bus connects Bágyogszovát to Györ, while the 7110 bus connects Bágyogszovát to Csorna.[1]
In 2024, a new roundabout was completed in Bágyogszovát at the cemetery of Szovát village.[2]
References
- ^ "December 10-én érkezik az új menetrend Győr-Moson-Sopron vármegyébe!". Cyberpress.hu (in Hungarian). 8 December 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Elkészült a körforgalom Bágyogszováton". Rábakôz.hu (in Hungarian). 8 June 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
External links
- Street map (in Hungarian)
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