Misefa

Coordinates: 46°48′12″N 16°59′11″E / 46.80327°N 16.98647°E / 46.80327; 16.98647
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Misefa
Misefa is located in Hungary
Misefa
Misefa
Location of Misefa
Coordinates: 46°48′12″N 16°59′11″E / 46.80327°N 16.98647°E / 46.80327; 16.98647
Country Hungary
CountyZala County
Area
 • Total6.51 km2 (2.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total302
 • Density46.39/km2 (120.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8935
Area code92

Misefa is a small village in the Zala Hills of Hungary. It is located 15 km from Keszthely and 30 km from Zalaegerszeg.

History

Misefa was first mentioned in documents as Myxefolva (in 1352), but it has existed since the 13th century. According to a local legend the name (from "mise", meaning mass, and "fa", meaning tree) originates from the fact that the village didn't have a church and masses were held under the branches of a walnut tree.

Tourist sights

  • Old manor (now a hotel)
  • Fish pond surrounded by a park
Aerial photography of the manor

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