Opletnya Explained

Official Name:Opletnya
Native Name:Оплетня
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Pushpin Label Position:Location in Bulgaria
Subdivision Name: Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Sofia Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Svoge
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Coordinates:43.1°N 23.4333°W

Opletnya is a village in Svoge Municipality, Sofia Province, western Bulgaria.[1]

The village is located 24 km northeast of the Bulgarian capital, Svoge. It is situated in a mountainous region, within the Iskar River valley at an altitude of 421 meters. The area falls within the temperate climate zone, with cold winters, cool summers, and early autumn. The permanent population is around 88 people, with the village connected to surrounding settlements by bus and railway. The village has stores, a community center, and water and electricity systems. According to legend, the name of the village is derived from the braided hair of a young woman twisted around the largest tree. The village is home to several natural attractions, such as the Lakatnishki rocks, Skaklya waterfall, and the Vazov Eco Path.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.guide-bulgaria.com/SW/Sofia/Svoge Guide Bulgaria
  2. Web site: village of Opletnya . 2023-03-19 . m.mirela.bg.