Verpelét
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Verpelét is a town in Heves County, Hungary, situated near the Mátra mountain range and the Tarna River. Historically, the area shows signs of habitation dating back to the Bronze Age and Celtic periods, with Scythian relics also discovered. The settlement was first mentioned in records from 1252, and was once owned by the Verpeléti branch of the Aba family.
Statistics
Area
53.18 km²
Population
3,738