Bozsok
Božok (in Croatian)
Poschendorf (in German)
Village
Church of Saint Anne
Church of Saint Anne
Flag of Bozsok
Coat of arms of Bozsok
Bozsok is located in Hungary
Bozsok
Bozsok
Location of Bozsok
Coordinates: 47°19′29″N 16°29′26″E / 47.32476°N 16.49042°E / 47.32476; 16.49042
CountryHungary
RegionWestern Transdanubia
CountyVas
DistrictKőszeg
Area
  Total20.91 km2 (8.07 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2023)[1]
  Total367
  Density18/km2 (45/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9727
Area code(+36) 94
Websitewww.bozsok.hu

Bozsok (German: Poschendorf) is a village in Vas County, Hungary. It is mentioned in some records from the 13th century.[2] It is near the remains of some Roman water pipes.[2] It lies at the foot of the Kőszeg Mountains[3] on the border with Austria, having Rechnitz on the other side.[2] One of the attractions of Bozsok is Sibrik Castle.[4]

Famous people

The architect Miklós Hofer was born in Bozsok in 1931.

References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Bozsok". Welcome to Hungary!. Compalmanach. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
  3. "Sibrik Castle, Bozsok". Hotel Directory. Budapest Hotel. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
  4. "Castles and Spas around West Hungary". Tour Itinerary. Bicycling World. Retrieved 2009-01-07.


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