Chiren (village)
Chiren
Чирен | |
|---|---|
  Chiren Location of Chiren | |
| Coordinates: 43°19′N 23°34′E / 43.317°N 23.567°E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Provinces (Oblast) | Vratsa Province |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dian Damyanov |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population (13/09/2005) | |
• Total | 812 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 3050 |
| Area code | 09115 |
Chiren (Bulgarian: Чирен) is a village located in northwestern Bulgaria. It is a part of Vratsa Municipality, Vratsa Province.
Geography
[edit]The village is located approximately 15 kilometers to the north of town of Vratsa. Chiren is popular with places "Bojia most" (Bulgarian: Божия мост 'God's bridge') and "Tigancheto" (Bulgarian: Тиганчето 'little frying pan'). These places are natural forms carved by the rivers. The other natural landmark in this area is the cave "Ponora" (Bulgarian: Понора).
Honour
[edit]Chiren Heights in Graham Land, Antarctica are named after the village.