Gonaičiai is a village in the Skuodas District Municipality, northwest of the town of Ylakiai, in Lithuania. In 2006, there were 17 homesteads.

Gonaičiai
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CountryLithuania
MunicipalitySkuodas District Municipality
EldershipYlakių Eldership
Population
 (2021)
 • Total34
Roadside homesteads

History

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In 1923, a primary school was established, with Marcelė Raštikytė as its first teacher. The school operated until 1970, employing a total of 12 educators over its history.

In 1923, Gonaičiai had 51 homesteads and 269 residents; by 1927, there were 60 homesteads. In 1949, the founding meeting of a collective farm was held at the Petrikai homestead, leading to the establishment of the "Žalgiris" collective farm.

Population

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The population is estimated to be 34 as of 2021.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Localities in Skuodas (Klaipėda County, Lithuania) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-04-15.

56°16′20″N 21°47′28″E / 56.27222°N 21.79111°E / 56.27222; 21.79111