Vaszar is situated approximately 8 km from Pápa, near the Gerence stream, on the back of one of the stretching hills on the edge of Sokoróalja.

Everyday objects, ranging from prehistoric to the Late Middle Ages, have been found on its territory.

On 6 January 1994, the primary school at 9 Fő street took the name of the linguist and priest, Ihász Gábor, born in the village 200 years before.

On 26 November 2005, the institution celebrated its centenary, receiving a certificate of appreciation from the Ministry of Education.

The Vaszar Sports Association has specialised classes for football, bowling and women's handball.