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Diósjenő
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| Country | Hungary |
| County | Nógrád |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.5 km2 (22.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 2,803 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (126.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 2643 |
| Area code(s) | 35 |
Diósjenő is a village in Nógrád county, Hungary. It is surrounded by hills and beautiful landscape.
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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.