Vid, Hungary

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Vid
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Location of Veszprém county in Hungary
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Vid
Location of Vid, Hungary
Coordinates: 47°12′49″N17°20′11″E / 47.21356°N 17.33651°E / 47.21356; 17.33651
Country Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
County Veszprém
Area
  Total3.17 km2 (1.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
  Total114
  Density35.96/km2 (93.1/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8484
Area code 88

Vid is a village in Veszprém county, Hungary.


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