Gabrovo

Gabrovo (Bulgarian: Габрово [ˈɡabrovo]) is a city in central northern Bulgaria, the administrative centre of Gabrovo Province.

Gabrovo
Габрово
city
From the top, Town Hall, Orlovets Hall, House of Humour and Satire
Gabrovo
Location of Gabrovo
Gabrovo
Gabrovo (Balkans)
Coordinates: 42°52′N 25°20′E
CountryBulgaria
Province
(Oblast)
Gabrovo
Government
  MayorTanya Hristova
Area
  city233.817 km2 (90.277 sq mi)
Elevation
392 m (1,286 ft)
Population
 (Census 2021)
  city48,133
  Density210/km2 (530/sq mi)
  Urban
54,608
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
5300
Area code066
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

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