Veliko Tarnovo Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Veliko Tarnovo Province Област Велико Търново
Province
Location of Veliko Tarnovo Province in Bulgaria
Country	Bulgaria
Capital	Veliko Tarnovo
Municipalities	10
Area
• Total	4,662 km2 (1,800 sq mi)
Population  (February 2011)
• Total	258,494
• Density	55.447/km2 (143.607/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
License plate	BT

Veliko Tarnovo Province is a special area in Bulgaria. It's like a big region or state. The most important city in this province is also called Veliko Tarnovo. This province is located in the central part of Bulgaria. It's a place with a lot of history and beautiful nature.

What is a Province?

A province is a type of administrative division in a country. Think of it like a large district or region. Each province has its own capital city, which is the main center for government and business. Veliko Tarnovo Province is one of Bulgaria's 28 provinces.

Where is Veliko Tarnovo Province Located?

Veliko Tarnovo Province is right in the heart of Bulgaria. It covers an area of about 4,662 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a small country! As of 2011, about 258,494 people live here.

Exploring the Municipalities of Veliko Tarnovo

The Veliko Tarnovo Province is divided into smaller areas called municipalities. These are like local districts, each with its own main town or village. There are 10 municipalities in Veliko Tarnovo Province. Each one has its own local government that helps manage things like schools, roads, and public services for the people living there.

The table below shows the names of these municipalities, their main town or village, and how many people lived there in December 2009.

More to Explore

• You can find more information about Veliko Tarnovo Province for kids in Spanish here: Provincia de Veliko Tarnovo para niños