[[File:Veszprém-Sümegi járás.svg|thumb|Location of Sümeg District in Veszprém County, Hungary]]
Sümeg District ({{lang-hu|Sümegi járás}}) is a [[district (Hungary)|district]] in [[Veszprém County]], [[Hungary]]. Its administrative seat is the town of [[Sümeg]].
Geography
Sümeg District is situated in the western part of Veszprém County. It borders [[Zala County]] to the west and [[Somogy County]] to the south. The district covers an area of approximately 327.23 square kilometers (126.34 sq mi). The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, agricultural land, and forests, forming a transitional zone between the [[Bakony]] Mountains and the [[Little Hungarian Plain]].History
The current system of districts ({{lang-hu|járás}}) in Hungary was re-established on January 1, 2013, after a long period where they had been abolished in 1983. The Sümeg District was created as part of this administrative reorganization, largely re-establishing the historical administrative boundaries of a district centered around Sümeg.Administration
As of its re-establishment in 2013, Sümeg District consists of 21 municipalities, including one town and 20 villages.- Seat: [[Sümeg]] (town)
- Municipalities: The district comprises the town of Sümeg and 20 villages.
Demographics
According to the 2022 census data from the [[Hungarian Central Statistical Office]] (KSH), Sümeg District had a population of approximately 14,213 residents. The population density is around 43 inhabitants per square kilometer (111/sq mi).Economy
The economy of Sümeg District is predominantly agricultural, with crop cultivation and livestock farming being significant activities. Tourism also plays an important role, primarily centered around the historic [[Sümeg Castle]], which attracts visitors to the region. Small and medium-sized enterprises contribute to local employment.Transportation
The district is served by a network of local roads. Main road 84 passes through Sümeg, connecting it to [[Tapolca]] and the [[Lake Balaton]] area. A railway line also runs through the district, connecting to the national rail network.See also
- [[Districts of Hungary]]
- [[Veszprém County]]
- [[Sümeg]]
References
{{reflist}}- {{cite web|url=https://www.ksh.hu/apps/hntr.telepules?p_lang=EN&p_id=20092|title=Hungarian Central Statistical Office|publisher=KSH|accessdate=10 October 2023}}
- {{cite web|url=https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%BCmegi_j%C3%A1r%C3%A1s|title=Sümegi járás (Hungarian Wikipedia)|language=Hungarian|accessdate=10 October 2023}}
[[Category:Districts of Hungary]] [[Category:Veszprém County]] [[Category:Sümeg District]]