Skrino Explained

Official Name:Skrino
Native Name:Скрино
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Label Position:Location in Bulgaria
Subdivision Name: Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Kyustendil Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Boboshevo
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Total Km2:15.034
Population As Of:2013
Population Total:66
Population Footnotes:[1]
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Elevation M:560
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:2663
Coordinates:42.1833°N 79°W

Skrino (Bulgarian: Скрино) is a village in the municipality of Boboshevo, Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria. As of 2013 it has 66 inhabitants.[1]

Geography

The village is located in the Ruen mountain, the northernmost part of the Vlahina mountain range.

History

Skrino is known under the same name since the 9th century, when it was part of the Bulgarian Empire. It is believed to have been the birthplace of Saint John of Rila, the patron of the Bulgarian people. The Ruen Monastery is situated nearby.

Famous people

Honour

Skrino Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Skrino. Guide Bulgaria. 6 July 2018.