Zics
Zics is a village in Somogy County, Hungary especially popular for Western European retirees.
Zics | |
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Village | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Zics Location of Zics | |
| Coordinates: 46.68047°N 17.98053°E | |
| Country |  Hungary |
| Region | Southern Transdanubia |
| County | Somogy |
| District | Tab |
| RC Diocese | Kaposvár |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.01 km2 (5.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 320[1] |
| Demonym(s) | zicsi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8672 |
| Area code(s) | (+36) 84 |
| NUTS 3 code | HU232 |
| MP | Mihály Witzmann (Fidesz) |
| Website | Zics Online |
Geography
It lies in Outer Somogy, approximately 8 km southwest of Tab, 20 km south of Lake Balaton. The wildlife in the surrounding area is home for deer, wild boar, foxes.
History
Zics was first mentioned as Zvch in 1295. In 1478 the settlement belonged to György Zichy. During the Turkish occupation it depopulated. German settlers came in the 18th century for the invitation of the Zichy family who revived the village.
Main sights
- Roman Catholic Church (built in 1786, dedicated to the Visitation)
- village hall
See also
External links
References
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