Bashevo Explained

Official Name:Bashevo
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Label Position:Location in Bulgaria
Subdivision Name: Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Kardzhali Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Ardino
Area Total Km2:4.647
Population As Of:2013
Population Total:123
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Coordinates:41.667°N 25.133°W

Bashevo (Bulgarian: Башево) is a village in Ardino Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern-central Bulgaria. It is located from Sofia.[1] It covers an area of 4.647 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 123 people.[2] Some 2 km northwest of the village lie the ruins of the medieval Bulgarian fortress of Krivus.[3]

Bashevo is situated at an elevation of 631 meters in a mountainous region. The village experiences a moderate Mediterranean climate, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The nearby Arda River is a significant feature for water management in the area. Bashevo has essential infrastructure, including water and electricity systems, and is connected by transport routes.

For educational and healthcare services, residents must travel to Ardino, where schools, medical practitioners, and other facilities are located. The village itself contains a town hall and a community center.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bashevo. Guide Bulgaria. 8 June 2012.
  2. Web site: Population Village Bashevo . Population Village Bashevo . Guide Bulgaria . 1 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Krivus Fortress, Ardino . Official Tourist Portal of Bulgaria. 25 May 2024.
  4. Web site: The village of Bashevo . USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT ALL CITIES, VILLAGES AND RESORTS IN BULGARIA . Birela.bg . 1 August 2024.