Korten, Bulgaria Explained

Official Name:Korten
Native Name:Кортен
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 Korten, Bulgaria
Leader Title:Mayor
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Subdivision Name1:Sliven Province
Population Total:1593[1]
Population As Of:15.09.2022
Elevation M:193
Postal Code:8930
Area Code:04522 from Bulgaria, 003594522 from outside
Coordinates:42.5456°N 26.0001°W
Leader Name:Mincho Atanasov

Korten (Bulgarian: Кортен) is a village in central Bulgaria. It has a population of 1,593 as of 2022.[1]

Geography

Korten is located in eastern Sliven Province and has a territory of 52.006 km2.[2] It is part of Nova Zagora Municipality. The distance from the municipal center Nova Zagora is 6 km. It is situated halfway between the major cities of Stara Zagora to the west and Sliven to the east, at 40 km from both. Korten is situated in the Upper Thracian Plain, at the southern foothills of the Sredna Gora mountain range. There is a school and a church. North of the village is the spa resort of Banya, also known as Kortenski Bani, meaning Korten Baths.

Economy

The village lies in a fertile agricultural area. The most important crop is grape, with many vineyards surrounding the settlement. Korten produces red and white wines.[3] There are also companies producing dairy products.[3]

References

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). 20 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Bulgaria Guide, Korten . 20 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Economy . State Official Site of Nova Zagora Municipality. 20 February 2024.