Velem

Velem
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 / 47.34472; 16.49173
Country Hungary
RegionWestern Transdanubia
CountyVas
First mention1279
Area
  Total
8.61 km2 (3.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total
343
  Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9726
Area code(+36) 94
Websitevelem.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.