Kardzhali, Administrative region in southeastern Bulgaria.
The Kardzhali Province spans 3,209 square kilometers across the Eastern Rhodope Mountains, featuring deep river valleys and diverse geological formations.
The territory became part of Bulgaria during the First Balkan War in 1912, and gained provincial status on January 8, 1999.
The province contains a population mix of Turkish and Bulgarian residents, reflecting in regional festivals, music traditions, and local architectural styles.
The region includes seven municipalities with Kardzhali city as its capital, connected through a network of regional roads and bus services.
The Kardzhali region maintains one of Bulgaria's lowest urban population rates, with only 41 percent of residents living in city areas.
Location: Bulgaria
Inception: January 8, 1999
Capital city: Kardzhali
Shares border with: Haskovo, Smolyan, Plovdiv
Website: http://kj.government.bg
GPS coordinates: 41.65000,25.36667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
The Womb
11.6 km
Perperikon
10.9 km
Dyavolski most
21.3 km
The Stone Mushrooms
15.9 km
Tatul
19.2 km
Kardzhali Reservoir
6.4 km
Gluhite kamani
49.7 km
Orlovi Skali
20.6 km
Moniak
6.2 km
Arena Arda
1.4 km
Harman kaya
14.6 km
Ustra Fortress
23.2 km
Vishegrad Fortress
5.1 km
Arda Cascade
10.1 km
Studen Kladenets
21.5 km
Орлови скали (Сърница)
26.1 km
Valchi Dol
26.9 km
Dolni Glavanak Cromlech
37.3 km
Nochevo sanctuary
28.8 km
Kovil
28.7 km
Тракийски култов комплекс при село Ангел Войвода
22.1 km
St. John the Precursor Monastery, Kardzhali
2.6 km
Budali Hodja Tekke
45.1 km
In kaya
35.9 km
Kovan kaya
29.8 km
Dazhdovnitsa rock niches
7.9 km
Скално-култов комплекс с.Бенковски
32.1 km
Asar kaya
19.8 kmReviews
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