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Pernik Municipality
Pernik Municipality ( bg, Община Перник) is a municipality in the Pernik Province of Bulgaria. Demography At the 2011 census, the population of Pernik was 97,181. Most of the inhabitants were Bulgarians (91.4%) with a minority of Gypsies/Romani (1.83%). 6.36% of the population's ethnicity was unknown. Villages In addition to the capital town of Pernik Pernik ( bg, Перник ) is a town in western Bulgaria (about south-west of Sofia) with a population of 70,285 . Pernik is the most populated town in western Bulgaria after Sofia. It is the main town of Pernik Province and lies on both bank ..., the following villages are located in the municipality: References {{Authority control Municipalities in Pernik Province ...
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Provinces Of Bulgaria
The provinces of Bulgaria ( bg, области на България, oblasti na Bǎlgarija) are the first-level administrative subdivisions of the country. Since 1999, Bulgaria has been divided into 28 provinces ( bg, области, links=no – ''oblasti;'' singular: – ''oblast''; also translated as "regions") which correspond approximately to the 28 districts (in bg, links=no, окръг – ''okrug, okrǎg'', plural: – ''okrǎzi''), that existed before 1987. The provinces are further subdivided into 265 municipalities (singular: – ''obshtina'', plural: – ''obshtini''). Sofia – the capital city of Bulgaria and the largest settlement in the country – is the administrative centre of both Sofia Province and Sofia City Province (Sofia-Grad (toponymy), grad). The capital is included (together with three other cities plus 34 villages) in Sofia Capital Municipality (over 90% of whose population lives in Sofia), which is the sole municipality comprising Sofia City ...
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Yardzhilovtsi
Yardzhilovtsi is the largest village in Pernik, Bulgaria. It is situated on the Pernik - Trun road and 40 km. east of the Serbian border. The world weightlifting champion Yoto Yotov Yoto Vasilev Yotov ( bg, Йото Василев Йотов, born May 22, 1969) is a Bulgarian–Croatian weightlifter. Yoto Yotov is one of the greatest Bulgarian weightlifters of all time. He is a two-time Olympic silver medalist, three-time wor ... is a native of the village. The village's carnival troop is famous around the world and a constant in international carnivals with its vibrant dress, traditions and temper. References Villages in Pernik Province {{Pernik-geo-stub ...
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Vitanovtsi
Vitanovtsi is a village in Southern Bulgaria. The village is located in Pernik Municipality, Pernik Province. Аccording to the numbers provided by the 2020 Bulgarian census, Vitanovtsi currently has a population of 268 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement. Geography Vitanovtsi village is located in Pernik Municipality, and lies 8 kilometers northwest of Pernik, and 37 kilometers west of Sofia. The climate is continental with soft winter and cool summer. The average elevation of the village is 692 meters. There are three dams near the village - Meshtitsa, Yardzhilovtsi, and Slakovtsi, respectively 5 kilometers and 9 kilometers away from Vitanovtsi. Infrastructure There is a supermarket in the village, while the nearest medical help is located at the nearest municipality. There is a new temple “Vsi Sveti” and a football club alongside a stadium. * “Vsi Svetii” Church was built in 2007 on the parcel of the previous school. * The community ha ...
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Viskear
Viskear is a village in Southern Bulgaria. The village is located in Pernik Municipality, Pernik Province. Аccording to the numbers provided by the 2020 Bulgarian census, Viskear currently has a population of 89 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement. Geography Viskear village is located on the border between Sofia and Pernik Municipalities, and it lies in the foot of Viskear mountain. The mountain is low with the highest peak Mechi Kamak (1077m). Viskear village is located 15 kilometers northwest of Pernik and 9 kilometers southeast of Breznik. Moreover, it is 10 kilometers northwest of Rasnik, while the capital Sofia lies 45 kilometers to the east. The village is located at a high elevation with an average of 784 meters above sea level. The climate above 800 meters in the village is mountain climate, while below 800 meters is continental. Others There are 28 historical Thracian mounds near the village, which during 2006 Simeon Sakskoburgotski or ...
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Studena, Pernik Province
Studena is a village in Southern Bulgaria. The village is located in Pernik Municipality, Pernik Province. Аccording to the numbers provided by the 2020 Bulgarian census, Studena currently has a population of 1740 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement. Geography Studena village is located in Municipality Pernik, 15 kilometers away west from Pernik and 25 kilometers away from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is located near the southern hills of Vitosha mountain and borders Golo Bardo. There is a nearby water dam next to the village, bearing the same name Dam Studena. The climate is continental, aside from the parts of the village which lie in a higher elevation than 800 meters, the climate above 800 meters is mountain climate. The name of the village stems from a story, according to which a Bulgarian freedom fighter along with his troops held the Byzantine empire army for one hundred days at the location before they overtook Sofia. From that, sto dena ...
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Selishten Dol
Selishten Dol is a village in Southern Bulgaria. The village is located in Pernik Municipality, Pernik Province. Аccording to the numbers provided by the 2020 Bulgarian census, Selishten Dol currently has a population of 119 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement. Geography Selishten Dol village is located in Municipality Pernik, 14 kilometers away west from Pernik and 46 kilometers away from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The neighboring villages are Velkovtsi, Solitsa, Slakovtsi, Noevtsi, Yardzhilovtsi, and Plilula. Selishten Dol lies in a continental climate area with a harsh winter and a warm summer. There is a river that passes through the village until July, and during the summer dries up. The rain is less than the average for Bulgaria. History The first written text that confirms the existence of the village in the Middle Ages dates back to 1576. The name of the village stems from a story that says that Selishten Dol burned down to the ground ...
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Rudartsi
Rudartsi is a village in Southern Bulgaria. The village is located in Pernik Municipality, Pernik Province. Аccording to the numbers provided by the 2020 Bulgarian census, Rudartsi currently has a population of 1528 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement. Geography Rudartsi village is located in Pernik Municipality, and lies on the western hills of Vitosha mountain, at an average elevation of 786 meters. Until the year 1960, the village existed only as a neighborhood of a nearby village. Rudartsi village is located 18 kilometers away from Sofia and 14 kilometers away from Pernik. Infrastructure The village has good infrastructure, a school, a library, and public transport toward Pernik and Sofia. There is a mineral swimming pool in the village alongside mineral springs. There are 10 cafes and restaurant establishments. * There is an elementary school in the village - “Sv. Kliment Ohridski” * The community hall and library “Vasil Levski” wa ...
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Rasnik
Rasnik is a village in southern Bulgaria. The village is located in Pernik Municipality, Pernik Province. Аccording to the numbers provided by the 2020 Bulgarian census, Rasnik currently has a population of 399 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement. Geography Rasnik village is located in Municipality Pernik, 15 kilometers away west from Pernik and 40 kilometers away from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The neighboring villages are Meshtitsa and Viskyar. Rasnik village is located between the plain Bazglav and Viskyar mountain, at an average elevation of 782 meters. History Near the village, the remains of an ancient settlement have been found. The first written data confirming the existence of Rasnik dates back to the 16th century. There are remains of an ancient Roman road near the village. According to local non-confirmed legends, the village was first established in 1306. It used to be in another area but later moved to its current location. The ...
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Radui
Radui is a village in Southern Bulgaria. The village is located in Pernik Municipality, Pernik Province. Аccording to the numbers provided by the 2020 Bulgarian census, Radui currently has a population of 61 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement. Geography Radui village is located in Western Bulgaria in Municipality Pernik, 20 kilometers away from Pernik. The village lies at the foot of Viskyar mountain and borders Lyulin mountain. The average elevation of the village is 771 meters. Two kilometers west of the village, the remains of an ancient fortress have been discovered, signifying that the area had previously been occupied before the Middle Ages. The first written proof of the village's existence dates back to 1452. Radui village is a protected geographical bird area. It lies in a continental climate area, while only the part of the village above 750 meters elevation, is specified as mountain climate. History According to the Ottoman texts, the ...
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Meshtitsa
Meshtitsa is a village in southern Bulgaria. The village is located in Pernik Municipality, Pernik Province. Аccording to the numbers provided by the 2020 Bulgarian census, Ciuipetlovo currently has a population of 1003 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement. Geography Meshtitsa is located 32 kilometers away from the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, and 7 kilometers away from Pernik. River Konska passes near the village. The terrain near the village is plain and suitable for agricultural development. The village lies at an average elevation of 695 meters. Culture and Infrastructure Every year there is a “Surva” festival that is held on the 13th of January in Meshtitsa village. It includes people dressing up with masks and folklore clothing in order to scare evil spirits away from the village as per tradition. The people participating in the festival craft their own costumes and masks from animal horns and leather. Occasionally bird feathers are used to ...
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Liulin, Bulgaria
Liulin is a village in Southern Bulgaria. The village is located in Pernik Municipality, Pernik Province. Аccording to the numbers provided by the 2020 Bulgarian census, Ciuipetlovo currently has a population of 748 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement. Geography Liulin is located in a mountain area in the foot of the southwestern hills of Liulin mountain. The village has a continental climate, which makes it possible to grow a variety of crops. The village is suitable for animal husbandry. The highest peak in Liulin mountain Dupevitsa (1256 m.) is close to the village. Liulin mountain connects with Vitosha mountain through a plain. Culture and infrastructure Liulin village has a good infrastructure with many public transportation lines passing through, mainly toward Knyazhevo, Vladaya, Bankya, and Pernik Pernik ( bg, Перник ) is a town in western Bulgaria (about south-west of Sofia) with a population of 70,285 . Pernik is the most popula ...
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