Nyírtét

Nyírtét
Country  Hungary
County Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
Area
  Total 17.17 km2 (6.63 sq mi)
Population (2001)
  Total 1,119
  Density 65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 4554
Area code(s) 42

Nyírtét is a village in Hungary. The nearest city is Nyíregyháza (25 km).

History

The village was first mentioned in 1271. Its name is from the Turkish word "tigit".

Tradition holds that the Holy Crown was hidden here from the Austrians for a day.

Coordinates: 48°01′N 21°56′E / 48.017°N 21.933°E / 48.017; 21.933


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