Yantra, Veliko Tarnovo Province Explained

Yantra
Area Total Sq Mi:10.801
Coordinates:43.2074°N 25.6807°W
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Population Total:604
Area Code:06177
Postal Code:5135
Elevation M:59
Subdivision Name2:Gorna Oryahovitsa
Official Name:Yantra
Subdivision Name1:Veliko Tarnovo
Subdivision Name:Bulgaria
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type:Country
Settlement Type:Village

Yantra is a village in Northern Bulgaria. The village is located in Gorna Oryahovitsa Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Province. Аccording to the 2020 Bulgarian census, Yantra has a population of 604 people with a permanent address registration in the settlement.[1]

Geography

The majority of Yantra village's land area is covered by agricultural territories with 82%. 11% of the territories are urbanized areas, 3% water masses, and 2% forests.

The main livelihood of the local population is animal husbandry, followed by agricultural activities.

The elevation in the village varies between 50 and 99 meters with an average of 59 meters.[2]

Culture

The old name of the village was Murgazli. In 1934, it was renamed to its current name - Yantra. Archeological finds from antiquity and the Iron Age were found near the village.[3]

Buildings

Ethnicity

According to the Bulgarian population census in 2011:[4]

NumberPercentage(in %)
Total559100.00
Bulgarians45381.03
Turks152.68
Romani427.51
Others00
Do not define themselves30.53
Unanswered468.22

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census, Population of Bulgarian Settlements 2020. Grao.BG.
  2. Web site: Yantra Village. Ekatte.com.
  3. Web site: Янтра. 2021-12-14. www.g-oryahovica.org.
  4. Web site: Bulgaria population census 2011. Population Stat.