Blagoevgrad Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blagoevgrad Province
Област Благоевград
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Location of Blagoevgrad Province in Bulgaria
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| Country | Bulgaria |
| Capital | Blagoevgrad |
| Municipalities | 14 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,449.47 km2 (2,490.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) |
| Population
(Census February 2011)
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| • Total | 323,552 |
| • Density | 50.16722/km2 (129.93251/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| License plate | E |
Blagoevgrad Province is a region in southwestern Bulgaria. It's like a big county or state. The main city and administrative center is Blagoevgrad. This province is home to many interesting places and beautiful nature.
The province has 14 smaller areas called municipalities. These areas include 12 towns. Some of the important towns you might hear about are Bansko, which is famous for skiing, and Sandanski, known for its warm climate. Other towns include Gotse Delchev, Melnik, Petrich, Razlog, and Simitli.
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Mountains and Rivers
Blagoevgrad Province is a very mountainous area. It has parts of several famous mountains. These include Rila, Pirin, and the Rhodopes. Other mountains found here are Slavyanka, Belasitsa, Vlahina, Maleshevo, Ograzhden, and Stargach.
The province is also home to two major rivers. These are the Struma River and the Mesta River. They flow through the beautiful landscapes of the region.
Municipalities of Blagoevgrad Province
Blagoevgrad Province is divided into 14 smaller areas called municipalities. Each municipality has a main town or village. The biggest municipality by population is Blagoevgrad, with its main city being Blagoevgrad itself.
Other municipalities include:
- Bansko: Known for its popular ski resort.
- Belitsa: A smaller municipality with beautiful nature.
- Garmen: Includes the village of Garmen.
- Gotse Delchev: Named after a famous Bulgarian revolutionary.
- Hadzhidimovo: A municipality in the southern part of the province.
- Kresna: Known for the Kresna Gorge.
- Petrich: A larger town near the border.
- Razlog: Close to Bansko, also a popular tourist spot.
- Sandanski: Famous for its healing mineral waters.
- Satovcha: A municipality with many small villages.
- Simitli: Located along the Struma River.
- Strumyani: Another municipality along the Struma River.
- Yakoruda: Located in the Rhodope Mountains.
Famous People from Blagoevgrad Province
Many important people have come from Blagoevgrad Province. They have contributed to Bulgarian history and culture. Some of these notable figures include:
- Paisiy Hilendarski (1722–1773): A monk who wrote an important book about Bulgarian history.
- Neofit Rilski (1793–1881): A monk and teacher who helped create modern Bulgarian education.
- Nikola Vaptsarov (1909–1942): A well-known poet.
- Rosen Plevneliev (1964): A former President of Bulgaria.
Images for kids
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Tevno Vasilashko Lake in Pirin
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Kamenitsa Peak and lake Tevno ezero in Pirin
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Sinanitsa Peak in Pirin
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Edelweisses under the Koncheto ridge in Pirin
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Dzhengal Peak in Pirin up-close in late April
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Vihren Peak in Pirin mountain
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The defeat of the army of Tsar Samuil of Bulgaria in the medieval Battle of Kleidion
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The Rozhen Monastery from the outside
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The Church of the Holy Trinity in Bansko
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Genеral Ivan Tsonchev's revolutionary band
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Lieutenant Boris Sarafov's revolutionary band
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Monument to the perished Bulgarian soldiers during World War I in Petrich
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Bansko Ski Zone as seen from Razlog
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Petrich at night
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Blagóevgrad para niños
