Vratsa Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vratsa Province
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Location of Vratsa Province in Bulgaria
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| Country | Bulgaria |
| Capital | Vratsa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,619.7 km2 (1,397.6 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 170 367 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| License plate | BP |
Vratsa Province is a special area, or province, located in the country of Bulgaria. Think of a province like a big region or state. Its main city, which is also its capital city, is called Vratsa.
This province is nestled between two important natural features: the mighty Danube River to the north and the beautiful Stara Planina mountain range to the south. It's also home to some amazing places like the Vrachanski Balkan Natural Park, which is great for exploring nature, and the famous Ledenika cave, known for its stunning formations.
Municipalities of Vratsa Province
Vratsa Province is divided into ten smaller areas called municipalities. Each municipality has its own main town or village. The table below shows the name of each municipality, its total population, and the population of its main town or village, based on numbers from 2016.
| Municipality | Population | Main Town/Village | Population |
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| Borovan | 5,456 | Borovan | 2,646 |
| Byala Slatina | 22,716 | Byala Slatina | 10,282 |
| Vratsa | 66,347 | Vratsa | 53,860 |
| Kozloduy | 19,858 | Kozloduy | 12,295 |
| Krivodol | 9,116 | Krivodol | 2,750 |
| Mezdra | 19,663 | Mezdra | 9,628 |
| Mizia | 6,611 | Mizia | 2,850 |
| Oryahovo | 10,204 | Oryahovo | 4,544 |
| Roman | 5,853 | Roman | 2,581 |
| Hayredin | 4,546 | Hayredin | 1,584 |
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Municipalities of Vratsa Province
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Vratsa para niños
