Byala, Ruse Province Explained

Byala
Native Name:Bulgarian: Бяла
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Byala, Rousse Province
Coordinates:43.45°N 69°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province (Oblast)
Subdivision Name1:Rousse
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Byala
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Yuri Simeonov
Elevation M:54
Population Total:9,015
Population As Of:31.12.2009
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:7100
Area Code:08121

Byala (Bulgarian: Бяла in Bulgarian pronounced as /ˈbʲałɐ/) is a town in Ruse Province, Northern Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Byala Municipality. The town is located on the crossroad between roads that connect Ruse with Veliko Tarnovo and Pleven with Varna. Close to it is the town of Borovo. The noted Belenski most (Byala Bridge) over the Yantra River is located in the vicinity. The Liberation War Museum dedicated to the Russo-Turkish War can also be found in the town. As of December 2009, Byala had a population of 9,015.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Bulgarian National Statistical Institute - Bulgarian towns in 2009
  2. Катастрофа почерни Бяла