Chereshovo, Smolyan Province Explained

Chereshovo
Native Name Lang:bg
Native Name:Черешово
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Bulgaria
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Smolyan Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Smolyan
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2015
Population Total:8
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Coordinates:41.5167°N 63°W
Elevation M:935
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:4772
Area Code:0306
Registration Plate:СМ

Chereshovo (Bulgarian: Черешово) is a village in the municipality of Smolyan, located in the Smolyan Province of southern Bulgaria. The village is located 170 km from Sofia.[1] As of 2007, the village had a population of 13 people.[1]

Geography

The village is located in a mountainous region.

History

The Ottoman register of 1841 says that a soldier enlisted in the army from Chereshovo (at that time called Kirazli), which gives evidence of Muslims living there. In 1903, there were 15 houses. According to Lyubomir Miletich, in 1912, the entire population of Chereshovo consisted of Bulgarian Muslims. The number of Muslims during 1912-13 were 110.

References

  1. Web site: Village of Chereshovo. Guide-Bulgaria. December 3, 2008.

41.5167°N 63°W