Burgas

Burgas is an administrative region on the Black Sea coast in southeastern Bulgaria spanning approximately 7,750 square kilometers. It comprises thirteen municipalities and numerous coastal settlements alongside agricultural areas in the interior.

The region received its current administrative structure during Bulgaria's territorial reform in the late 1990s. Officially established as a separate administrative unit in 1999, it has remained a key part of regional governance since then.

The name refers to the coastal city that serves as the economic and cultural hub of the region. Both visitors and residents use the area for beach outings and exploration of inland villages, where traditional markets and local customs shape everyday life.

The region is connected through a comprehensive network of roads and railways to major Bulgarian cities and international transportation routes. Visitors find easy access to both coastal destinations and inland locations.

The region combines port and maritime activity with inland farming practices in a way that is less commonly noted. This mixture of coastal and rural economic activities shapes the area in unexpected ways.

Location: Bulgaria

Inception: January 8, 1999

Capital city: Burgas

Elevation above the sea: 84 m

Shares border with: Shumen, Varna, Sliven, Yambol

Website: http://bsregion.org

GPS coordinates: 42.50000,27.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07