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Belogradchik
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Bulgaria

Belogradchik

Location: Belogradchik · Vidin

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Official name
Белоградчик
Settlement type
City
Municipality
Belogradchik
EKATTE code
03616
Elevation range
500–699 m
Administrative centre
Municipal centre
Data: National Statistical Institute, EKATTEMore about the settlement on Wikipedia

Administrative data as of 15 May 2026. Coordinates: NSI layer 2025.1, reference date 31 December 2025.

Belogradchik stands among the distinctive rock formations of northwestern Bulgaria. Its fortress incorporates natural rocks into its defences, turning the landscape into a setting for history. Broad views open from the fortifications. A visit connects the Belogradchik Rocks with the story of the region’s fortresses and the people who lived around them.

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The Panov House, built in 1810, presents the Belogradchik region’s history and customs. Its natural history museum, opened in 1975, complements the surrounding rock landscape with collections documenting local plant and animal diversity.

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Population and area

Population
3,816 people
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Area reported by the source
22.234 km²
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Location and surroundings

Provincial centre
Vidin (Vidin Municipality) · ≈ 43.1 km

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Administrative centres and coordinates: NSI, EKATTE
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