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Botevgrad, Municipality seat in western Bulgaria.

The city extends across an elliptical valley within the Western Stara Planina mountain range at an elevation of 395 meters above sea level.

Originally named Samundzhievo, the settlement received town status in 1865 and adopted its current name in 1934 to honor revolutionary Hristo Botev.

The Church of the Ascension of Christ and the Dormition of the Mother of God Church represent significant religious landmarks in Botevgrad.

Major industrial companies including Sensata Technologies, GE Pharmaceuticals, and Siemens operate manufacturing facilities in the industrial zone of Botevgrad.

The basketball team BC Balkan Botevgrad competes at national level and holds multiple championships in Bulgarian professional leagues.

Location: Botevgrad

Elevation above the sea: 395 m

Website: http://botevgrad.org

GPS coordinates: 42.90728,23.79366

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53

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