Bakonygyirót
Place in Győr-Moson-Sopron, Hungary
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Bakonygyirót (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbɒkoɲɟiroːt]) is a village in Győr-Moson-Sopron county, Hungary.[1] It lies on the county border, between the Sokorói hills and Bakony.[2] It was called Gyirót until 1909.[3] The first written mention of the settlement dates back to 1237, when it was referred to as Gyrolt.[3]
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 Location of Győr-Moson-Sopron county in Hungary | |
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| Coordinates: 47.41920°N 17.80553°E | |
| Country |  Hungary |
| County | Győr-Moson-Sopron |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.85 km2 (2.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
• Total | 178 |
| • Density | 25.98/km2 (67.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8433 |
| Area code | 88 |
History
The area belonged to Czesznek Castle through the 18th century.[3] It was depopulated during the Turkish subjugation.[3] In the 18th century, its new owners, the Esterházy family, encouraged German settlers to move there.[3]
As of 2022, Bakonygyirót had a population of 170.[2]
Landmarks
The Roman Catholic Church in Bakongyirót features a Baroque medieval sanctuary.[3]
A World War II memorial dedicated in 1989 is located at Béke tér.[3]
There is a row of 75 historic Swabian cellars in Bakongyirót which are now popular for local excursions and weekend events, offering wine-tasting and entertainment.[2][3]
Public services
Local children attend school in Bakonyszentlászló, and are transported by school bus.[2] A nine-passenger village bus transports elderly residents to the outpatient medical center in Pannonhalma.[2]
