Varna Province facts for kids
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Varna Province
Област Варна
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Location of Varna Province in Bulgaria
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| Country | Bulgaria |
| Capital | Varna |
| Municipalities | 12 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,819.5 km2 (1,474.7 sq mi) |
| Population
(May 2018)
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| • Total | 511,200 |
| • Density | 133.840/km2 (346.64/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| License plate | B |
| Website | vn.government.bg |
Varna Province is a region in eastern Bulgaria. It is located on the coast of the Black Sea. The main city and capital of the province is also called Varna.
This area is known for its beautiful nature. For example, Golden Sands Nature Park is found here. It is a popular place for tourists.
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Understanding Varna Province
Varna Province is one of the 28 provinces in Bulgaria. It is like a large county or state. The province has a total area of about 3,819.5 square kilometers. As of May 2018, around 511,200 people lived here.
The Capital City: Varna
The city of Varna is the biggest city in the province. It is also the third-largest city in all of Bulgaria. Varna is an important port city. It has a long history and many interesting places to visit.
What is a Province?
A province is a major administrative area in a country. It helps organize the government and services for the people living there. Each province in Bulgaria has its own governor.
Local Government: Municipalities
Varna Province is divided into 12 smaller areas called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. This helps manage towns and villages more closely.
List of Municipalities and Their Main Towns
Here is a list of the 12 municipalities in Varna Province. It also shows their main town or village. The population figures are from December 2009.
| Municipality | Population | Main Town/Village | Town/Village Population |
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| Aksakovo | 21,919 | Aksakovo | 7,897 |
| Avren | 9,089 | Avren | 750 |
| Beloslav | 11,257 | Beloslav | 7,937 |
| Byala | 3,729 | Byala | 2,171 |
| Dolni Chiflik | 19,316 | Dolni Chiflik | 6,706 |
| Devnya | 9,234 | Devnya | 8,383 |
| Dalgopol | 14,364 | Dalgopol | 4,829 |
| Provadia | 23,045 | Provadia | 12,901 |
| Suvorovo | 7,544 | Suvorovo | 4,723 |
| Valchi Dol | 11,093 | Valchi Dol | 3,460 |
| Varna | 329,173 | Varna | 320,837 |
| Vetrino | 5,702 | Vetrino | 1,036 |
Images for kids
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Golden Sands beach
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One of Byala's beaches
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The Kamchiya River
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The Varna Cathedral
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Euxinograd Palace
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Chudnite skali on Lake Tsonevo
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Varna para niños
