Velem
Velem | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Vas county in Hungary | |
Velem Location of Velem | |
| Coordinates: 47°20′41″N 16°29′30″E / 47.34472°N 16.49173°E | |
| Country | Hungary |
| Region | Western Transdanubia |
| County | Vas |
| First mention | 1279 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.61 km2 (3.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 343 |
| • Density | 39.8/km2 (103/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9726 |
| Area code | (+36) 94 |
| Website | velem.hu |
Velem is a village in Vas county, Hungary. The village is situated on the slopes of Kőszeg Mountains, at the westernmost tip of the county and the region known as Alpokalja (Lower Alps). Velem is notable for its picturesque environment and healthy climate.