Áta

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Áta
Áta Location of Áta
Coordinates: 45°56′11″N 18°17′55″E / 45.93631, 18.29849
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 is a village in Baranya county, Hungary.

[edit] Etymolgy

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] External links

• Street map (Hungarian)