Dupnitsa

Dupnitsa, or Dupnica (Bulgarian: Дупница (previously Дубница), pronounced [ˈdupnit͡sɐ]), is a town in Western Bulgaria. It is at the foot of the highest mountains in the Balkan Peninsula – the Rila Mountains, and about 50 km (31 mi) south of the capital Sofia. Dupnitsa is the second largest town in Kyustendil Province.

Dupnitsa
Дупница
Town
Dupnitsa in front of the highest mountain in Southeastern Europe - the Rila Mountain
Dupnitsa
Location of Dupnitsa
Coordinates: 42.2645°N 23.1164°E / 42.2645; 23.1164
CountryBulgaria
Province
(Oblast)
Kyustendil Province
Government
  MayorParvan Dangov (BSP)
Area
  Town32.321 km2 (12.479 sq mi)
Elevation
535 m (1,755 ft)
Population
2021
  Town28,333
  Density880/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
  Urban
42,470
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
2600
Area code0701
Websitewww.dupnitsa.bg
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