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Bulgaria

Troyan

Location: Troyan · Lovech

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Official name
Троян
Settlement type
City
Municipality
Troyan
EKATTE code
73198
Elevation range
300–499 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.

Troyan lies at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, with the Beli Osam River running through its centre. Pottery and traditional crafts are central to its identity. Museum collections introduce local ceramics, while nearby Oreshak, Cherni Osam and Troyan Monastery offer further opportunities to explore the area.

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Troyan’s history is linked to routes across the Balkan Mountains and surviving stretches of Via Traiana. During the National Revival, pottery developed a distinctive local school that still shapes the town’s identity.

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Population and area

Population
16,501 people
as of
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Area reported by the source
60.243 km²
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Population refers to the stated date. Area is a reference value reported by the source.

Location and surroundings

Municipal centre
Troyan (Troyan Municipality) · here
Provincial centre
Lovech (Lovech Municipality) · ≈ 27.1 km

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Administrative centres and coordinates: NSI, EKATTE
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