Gabrovo
Gabrovo
Габрово | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Coordinates: 42°52′N 25°20′E / 42.867°N 25.333°E | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province (Oblast) | Gabrovo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tanya Hristova |
| Area | |
• city | 233.817 km2 (90.277 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 392 m (1,286 ft) |
| Population (Census 2021) | |
• city | 48,133 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (530/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 54,608 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 5300 |
| Area code | 066 |
| Website | Official website |
Gabrovo (Bulgarian: Габрово [ˈɡabrovo]) is a city in central northern Bulgaria, the administrative centre of Gabrovo Province.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 7,958 | — |
| 1910 | 8,423 | +5.8% |
| 1934 | 13,668 | +62.3% |
| 1946 | 21,180 | +55.0% |
| 1956 | 37,919 | +79.0% |
| 1965 | 57,805 | +52.4% |
| 1975 | 75,040 | +29.8% |
| 1985 | 81,415 | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 76,522 | −6.0% |
| 2001 | 67,065 | −12.4% |
| 2011 | 58,950 | −12.1% |
| 2021 | 45,940 | −22.1% |
| Source: Censuses | ||
It is situated at the foot of the central Balkan Mountains, in the valley of the Yantra River, and is known as an international capital of humour and satire (see Gabrovo humour), as well as noted for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Gabrovo is also known as the longest town in Bulgaria, stretching over 25 km along the Yantra, yet reaching only 1 km (0.6 mi) in width at places. The geographic center of Bulgaria - Uzana - is located near the town.