Áta

Áta
Áta
Location of Áta
Coordinates:
Country  Hungary
County Baranya
Area
 • Total 8.09 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Population (2004)
 • Total 220
 • Density 27.19/km2 (70.4/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 7763
Area code(s) 72

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

Etymolgy

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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