It is located 18 km northeast of Miskolc in the centre of Borsod–Abaúj–Zemplén County, on the west bank of the Hornád River which forms outside the eastern border of the village.

Already in the Middle Ages, there were significant wine production, and its horses and beekeepers were renowned in the area.

Throughout history, it has alternatively been part of the counties of Borsod or Abaúj until the two merged after World War II to form Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen.

In the 19th century a small Jewish community lived in the village,[3] many of whose members were murdered in the Holocaust.

[5] The last local elections were held on 3 October 2010, when the voter turnout was 832 people (59.43%.)