Villány (German: Wieland, Serbian and Croatian: Vilanj / Вилањ) is a town in Baranya county, Hungary. Famous for its wine.

Etymology

All names derive from the Hungarian word for lightning, villám. Formerly (centuries ago), the settlement was recorded under this form of name.

History

Geography

The city is located in the encounter of three large geographical regions: the Great Hungarian Plain from the south, Baranya Hills from the north, and finally Villány Mountains border it from the west.

On the plain, agricultural activity is common. The mountains and the hills provide a suitable place for wine producing.

Wine

Demographics

The settlement's population, divided to age groups:

Group	2006
0-5 years old	108
6-13 years old	204
14-17 years old	143
18-54 years old	1450
55-69 years old	328
over 70	404