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Zics

Coordinates: 46°41′0″N 17°59′0″E / 46.68333°N 17.98333°E / 46.68333; 17.98333
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46°41′0″N 17°59′0″E / 46.68333°N 17.98333°E / 46.68333; 17.98333

Zics
Village
Coat of arms of Zics
Zics is located in Hungary
Zics
Zics
Location of Zics
Coordinates: 46°40′50″N 17°58′50″E / 46.68047°N 17.98053°E / 46.68047; 17.98053
Country Hungary
RegionSouthern Transdanubia
CountySomogy
DistrictTab
RC DioceseKaposvár
Area
 • Total15.01 km2 (5.80 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total320[1]
DemonymZicsi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8672
Area code(+36) 84
NUTS 3 codeHU232
MPMihály Witzmann (Fidesz)
WebsiteZics Online

Zics is a village in Somogy County, Hungary, especially popular for Western European retirees.

Geography

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It lies in Outer Somogy, approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southwest of Tab and 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Lake Balaton.[citation needed] The wildlife in the surrounding area includes deer, wild boar and foxes.[citation needed]

History

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Zics was first mentioned as Zvch in 1295. In 1478, the settlement belonged to György Zichy. During the Turkish occupation, it was depopulated. German settlers came in the 18th century at the invitation of the Zichy family who revived the village.[citation needed]

Main sights

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  • Roman Catholic Church, built in 1786, dedicated to the Visitation
  • Village hall

References

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