Chala, Bulgaria Explained

Official Name:Chala
Native Name:Чала
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Provinces
(Oblast)
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Chala, Bulgaria
Leader Title:Mayor
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Subdivision Name1:Smolyan Province
Population Total:108[1]
Population As Of:15.09.2022
Elevation M:1428
Postal Code:4836
Area Code:03042 from Bulgaria, 003593042 from outside
Coordinates:41.6305°N 24.3011°W
Leader Name:Mustafa Karaamed

Chala (Bulgarian: Чала) is a village in southern Bulgaria. It has a population of 108 as of 2022.[1]

Geography

Chala is located in the southwestern part of Smolyan Province and has a territory of 12.185 km2.[2] It is part of Borino Municipality. The closest settlements are the villages of Borino to the north, Yagodina to the east, Buynovo to the south and Zmeitsa to the west. The village is situated in the western part of the Rhodope Mountains in the valley of the river Vacha. Landmarks in its vicinity include Yagodinska Cave and Buynovo Gorge.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tables of Persons Registered by Permanent Address and by Current Address. Official Site of the Civil Registration and Administrative Services (GRAO). 24 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Bulgaria Guide, Chala. 24 December 2023.