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Pazardzhik Region is located in Southern Bulgaria, in the western part of the Upper Thracian Plain, bounded by the regions of Blagoevgrad, Plovdiv, Smolyan and Sofia.
It includes parts of the field between Pazardzhik and Plovdiv, sections of the western Rhodopes, Rila and Sredna Gora Mountains.
The region is abundant in water resources.
On both sides of the Maritza River and its tributaries the Topolnitza and Luda Yana spread the fertile field of Pazardjik.
The waters of some 150 rivers and brooks gather together in the catchment basin of the Batak waterpower route. A number of dams have been constructed: Batak, Beglika, Shiroka Polyana, Toshkov Chark, Belmeken, etc. There are thermal springs in the towns of Velingrad, Bratzigovo, Kostandovo and the villages of Varvara and Banya in the vicinity of Panagyurishte.
Pazardzhik is a well-developed agricultural and industrial region.
Its territory is cut across by an international railroad and the Belgrade–Sofia–Istanbul highway, Sofia–Plovdiv–Burgas railroad and Thrace (Trakia) motorway.
The lovely nature, myriad of rivers and artificial lakes contribute to the development of
mountain, rural and ecotourism.
Famous mountain resorts are Yundola, Tzigov Chark, Saint Constantine, Atoluka, etc.
There is a significant diversity of game species and conditions for the development of
hunting tourism on the territory of the region.
Pazardzhik Region also abounds in cultural and historical monuments.
Here, the land still keeps the memory of Thracians, Romans, Slavs and Bulgars,
Byzantines, Turks and Bulgarians.
There are remnants of the Thracian settlement of Besapara, Tzepina fortress and
some medieval settlements.
The inhabitants took an active part in the April Uprising of 1876 and suffered
many losses.
The decision to begin the uprising was taken in the historical area of Oborishte.
Quick facts about District Pazardjik
Other transcriptions: Pazardzik, Pazardzhik
In Bulgarian Alphabets: Пазарджик
Location: South-Central Bulgaria
Area size of district: 4459km2
Population of district: 310723 people
Total Towns and Cities in Pazardjik province: 13
Total Villages in Pazardjik province: 104
Regional Center: Town of Pazardjik
Municipalities in Pazardjik Dsitrict: 11 |
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