Sofia Province

The Sofia Province spans 7,062 square kilometers across 22 municipalities, extending from the Balkan Mountains in the north to the Rila Mountains in the south.

The establishment of Sofia Province in January 1999 marked a significant reorganization of Bulgaria's administrative divisions, creating a separate entity from Sofia City.

The region combines architectural heritage throughout its municipalities, from medieval churches to revival period buildings in Koprivshtitsa and traditional mountain settlements.

The province maintains direct road and rail connections to neighboring Serbian territories while offering access to winter sports facilities in Borovets near Samokov.

The Chelopech copper mine within the province ranks among the largest gold deposits in Europe, contributing substantially to Bulgaria's mineral production output.

Location: Bulgaria

Inception: January 8, 1999

Capital city: Sofia

Shares border with: Yakoruda Municipality, Blagoevgrad Province, Montana Province, Belitsa Municipality, Georgi Damyanovo Municipality, Varshets Municipality, Berkovitsa Municipality, Lovech Province, Sofia City Province, Pernik Province

Website: http://sofoblast.government.bg

GPS coordinates: 42.66667,23.66667

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:39