Botevgrad
Town in the province of Sofia, Bulgaria
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::summary Town in the province of Sofia, Bulgaria ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Botevgrad |
| native_name | Ботевград |
| native_name_lang | bg |
| settlement_type | Town |
| image_skyline | Botevgrad.ot.Chekanicia.800px.jpg |
| image_caption | View of Botevgrad from the Chekanitsa area |
| image_flag | Flag of Botevgrad.gif |
| image_shield | BUL Botevgrad COA.svg |
| etymology | Named after Hristo Botev. |
| pushpin_map | Bulgaria#Balkans#Europe |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location of Botevgrad |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Bulgaria |
| subdivision_type1 | Province |
| subdivision_name1 | Sofia |
| subdivision_type2 | Municipality |
| subdivision_name2 | Botevgrad |
| leader_party | GDBOP |
| leader_title | Mayor |
| leader_name | Tonislav Toniev |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| area_total_km2 | 53298 |
| elevation_m | 395 |
| population_as_of | 2022 |
| population_total | 20602 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| timezone1 | EET |
| utc_offset1 | +2 |
| timezone1_DST | EEST |
| utc_offset1_DST | +3 |
| postal_code_type | Postal Code |
| postal_code | 2140 |
| area_code | 723 |
| website | |
| :: |
|name = Botevgrad |native_name = Ботевград |native_name_lang = bg |settlement_type = Town |image_skyline = Botevgrad.ot.Chekanicia.800px.jpg |image_caption = View of Botevgrad from the Chekanitsa area |image_flag = Flag of Botevgrad.gif |image_shield = BUL Botevgrad COA.svg |etymology = Named after Hristo Botev. |pushpin_map = Bulgaria#Balkans#Europe |pushpin_map_caption = Location of Botevgrad |coordinates = |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = Bulgaria |subdivision_type1 = Province |subdivision_name1 = Sofia |subdivision_type2 = Municipality |subdivision_name2 = Botevgrad |leader_party = GDBOP |leader_title = Mayor |leader_name = Tonislav Toniev |unit_pref = Metric |area_total_km2 = 53298 |elevation_m = 395 |population_as_of = 2022 |population_total = 20602 |population_density_km2 = auto |timezone1 = EET |utc_offset1 = +2 |timezone1_DST = EEST |utc_offset1_DST = +3 |postal_code_type = Postal Code |postal_code = 2140 |area_code = 723 |website = Botevgrad ( ) is a town in western Bulgaria. It is located in Sofia Province and is close to Pravets. Botevgrad lies 47 km from Sofia.
History and name
The village was called Samundzhievo (Самунджиево) until it was elevated to town status at the end of 1865 under the name of Orhanie (Bulgarian language: Орхание; Ottoman Turkish: اورخانيه). On 1 December 1934 the town was named Botevgrad (Ботевград) after Hristo Botev.
Geography
Botevgrad and its hinterland are located in an elliptical valley with a total area of 5,066 km2. The municipality covers parts of the Western Stara Planina mountain — Razhana, Murgash, Bilo and Golyama Planina and some parts of the Northern Balkan. Vitinya Pass connecting Northern Bulgaria with Southern Bulgaria and the proximity of the capital contribute to its strategic location. Botevgrad municipality borders the following municipalities: Pravets, Etropole, Gorna Malina, Elin Pelin, Svoge, Mezdra and Roman.
Climate
|location = Botevgrad, Bulgaria |collapsed = yes |metric first = Y |single line = Y |Jan record high C = 18.8 |Feb record high C = 22.9 |Mar record high C = 33 |Apr record high C = 30 |May record high C = 35.5 |Jun record high C = 37.7 |Jul record high C = 38.5 |Aug record high C = 41.2 |Sep record high C = 41 |Oct record high C = 34.6 |Nov record high C = 26.8 |Dec record high C = 21 |year record high C = 41.2
|Jan high C = 4.6 |Feb high C = 6.7 |Mar high C = 11.5 |Apr high C = 17.8 |May high C = 22.4 |Jun high C = 26.1 |Jul high C = 29.2 |Aug high C = 29.6 |Sep high C = 25.1 |Oct high C = 18.5 |Nov high C = 12.4 |Dec high C = 6.1 |year high C = 17.6
|Jan mean C = 0.0 |Feb mean C = 2.1 |Mar mean C = 6.4 |Apr mean C = 12.3 |May mean C = 17.1 |Jun mean C = 20.4 |Jul mean C = 22.7 |Aug mean C = 22.5 |Sep mean C = 19.1 |Oct mean C = 12.9 |Nov mean C = 7.6 |Dec mean C = 2.5 |year mean C = 12.2
|Jan low C = -4.6 |Feb low C = -3.1 |Mar low C = 1.1 |Apr low C = 6.7 |May low C = 10.8 |Jun low C = 13.8 |Jul low C = 16.0 |Aug low C = 15.7 |Sep low C = 12.3 |Oct low C = 7.2 |Nov low C = 3.1 |Dec low C = -1.5 |year low C = 6.5
|Jan record low C = -31.9 |Feb record low C = -29.5 |Mar record low C = -25.4 |Apr record low C = -4.3 |May record low C = -0.8 |Jun record low C = 4.3 |Jul record low C = 6.2 |Aug record low C = 5.7 |Sep record low C = -1.2 |Oct record low C = -4.3 |Nov record low C = -12.8 |Dec record low C = -22.5 |year record low C = -31.9
|precipitation colour = green |Jan precipitation mm = 45 |Feb precipitation mm = 38 |Mar precipitation mm = 49 |Apr precipitation mm = 67 |May precipitation mm = 104 |Jun precipitation mm = 117 |Jul precipitation mm = 84 |Aug precipitation mm = 60 |Sep precipitation mm = 60 |Oct precipitation mm = 58 |Nov precipitation mm = 57 |Dec precipitation mm = 48 |year precipitation mm = 787
|source 1 = Stringmeteo.com
Nature
The region of Botevgrad municipality is quite rich in natural resources. The geographic landscape is remarkable for its variety. The municipality covers the following geographic areas: a part of Botevgradska Kotlovina (the valley of Botevgrad), some parts of Botevgradski Predbalkan and four of the Balkan shoulders — Razhana, Golyama Planina, Murgash and Bilo. Kotlovinata Zhleba (Fillet Hollow) is situated between the main Balkan Range and the Northern Balkan.
The bottom of the hollow is the accumulative river terrace of Bebresh river and its tributaries. The low oval hills inside the hollow contribute to the countryside variety. Mount Murgash — 1687 m tall is the highest point of the highest mountain range to the south and south-west. Many rivulets run down the slopes of the heights. Prohoda Vitinya or Vitinya Pass connecting South Bulgaria with North Bulgaria is located on the territory of Botevgrad municipality.
Economy
Sensata Technologies group, which specialises in the design and production of added value electronics and electromechanical systems used in the automotive and consumer electronics industry, operates one large production plant in the town.
GE Pharmaceuticals operates a drugs factory and in 2006 Siemens opened a plant for the production of high voltage transformers.
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc., also known as IMI, is a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and power semiconductor assembly and test services (SATS).
APS Advanced Printing Systems is a company involved in production of thermal printer mechanisms, controller boards and thermal printers.
Mikroak Ltd, Chavdar many other companies in and around the area of Botevgrad.
Sport
Botevgrad has one of the leading basketball teams in the country, BC Balkan Botevgrad, who play at the Arena Botevgrad and have won 6 national championships and 4 national cups. The local football club is called PFC Balkan Botevgrad and plays at the Hristo Botev Stadium. The city has many sports fields - both for football and basketball. Other sports are also very popular - volleyball, swimming, chess, acrobatics and tennis.
Religion
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The religious buildings in Botevgrad are:
- Church of the Ascension of Christ
- Dormition of the Mother of God Church
- Monastery "Nativity of the Mother of God" in the Zelin village zone
- United Methodist Church
Twin towns
Botevgrad is twinned with:
Gallery
Image:Botevgrad 2.JPG|Central Botevgrad Image:Botevgrad-garden-court-hall.jpg|Court Hall and garden Image:Botevgrad-Hristo-Botev-monument.jpg|Botev monument and garden Image:Botevgrad clock tower.jpg|Clock Tower Image:Fire trucks of the fire service in Botevgrad.jpg|Fire trucks of the fire service Image:Botevgrad house of science.jpg|Botevgrad house of science Image:Библиотека „Иван Вазов“, Ботевград 02.jpg|Library Ivan Vazov
References
References
- (22 July 2022). "Orhaniye (Botevgrad)".
- "StringMeteo.com » Начало".
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