Gyöngyös
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| County | Heves |
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| Area | 54,1 km² |
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| Postal code | 3200 |
| Area code | 37 |
Gyöngyös is a town in Heves county in Hungary, 80 km east of Budapest. Situated at the foot of the Sárhegy mountain, it is the home of numerous food production plants, including milk production and sausage factories. It is also the home of many vineyards, which use the slopes of the Sárhegy to cultivate vines.
The meaning of the town's name in English is "Made of Pearls". The 16-17th century historian Miklos Istvanffy wrote that the name of the town comes from the Hungarian word for mistletoe (literally "wood-pearl"), which is abundant in the local woods. It's the birthplace of two-time Olympian swimmer Gabriella Csépe.
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