Razgrad Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Razgrad Province
Област Разград
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![]() Location of Razgrad Province in Bulgaria
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Country | Bulgaria |
Capital | Razgrad |
Municipalities | 7 |
Area | |
• Total | 2,639.7 km2 (1,019.2 sq mi) |
Population
(February 2011)
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• Total | 125,190 |
• Density | 47.4258/km2 (122.832/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
License plate | PP |
Website | rz.government.bg |
Razgrad Province is a region in the northeastern part of Bulgaria. It is known for its beautiful nature and interesting history. The main city and capital of this province is also called Razgrad.
The province is home to many people and covers an area of about 2,640 square kilometers. This makes it a medium-sized province in Bulgaria.
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Understanding Razgrad Province
Razgrad Province is one of the 28 provinces that make up the country of Bulgaria. Think of a province like a large county or state. Each province has its own capital city, which is the main center for government and business.
What is a Province?
A province is a major administrative area within a country. It helps organize the land and the people living there. In Bulgaria, provinces are important for local government and services.
The Capital City: Razgrad
The city of Razgrad is the capital of Razgrad Province. It is the largest city in the area. Many important activities happen here, like managing the province and providing services to its people.
Local Areas: Municipalities
Razgrad Province is divided into smaller areas called municipalities. There are seven municipalities in total. Each municipality has its own main town or village. These smaller areas help manage local services like schools, roads, and parks.
List of Municipalities and Their Main Towns
The table below shows the names of each municipality. It also lists their main town or village and how many people lived there in 2009.
Municipality | Population | Main Town/Village | Town/Village Population |
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Isperih | 22,916 | Isperih | 9,017 |
Kubrat | 20,198 | Kubrat | 8,118 |
Loznitsa | 9,732 | Loznitsa | 2,409 |
Razgrad | 54,720 | Razgrad | 34,592 |
Samuil | 7,522 | Samuil | 1,543 |
Tsar Kaloyan | 6,314 | Tsar Kaloyan | 3,856 |
Zavet | 11,338 | Zavet | 3,371 |
See also
- In Spanish: Provincia de Razgrad para niños