Elena Municipality
Elena Municipality (Bulgarian: Община Елена) is a municipality (obshtina) in Veliko Tarnovo Province, Central-North Bulgaria, located on the northern slopes of the central Stara planina mountain in the area of the so-called Fore-Balkan. It is named after its administrative centre, the town of Elena. It includes a territory of 671.39 km2 (259.23 sq mi) with a population of 10,407 inhabitants, as of December 2009.
Elena Municipality
Община Елена | |
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Municipality | |
Elena Municipality within Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo Province. | |
| Coordinates: 42°55′N 25°51′E | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province (Oblast) | Veliko Tarnovo |
| Admin. centre (Obshtinski tsentar) | Elena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 671.39 km2 (259.23 sq mi) |
| Population (December 2009) | |
| • Total | 10,407 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
The area is best known for its Bulgarian National Revival atmosphere preserved in its main town. Chumerna peak, 1,536 m (5,039 ft) above sea level, in the Elena-Tvarditsa range is the highest point in the province.
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