Nova Zagora
Nova Zagora is a town located in the southeastern plains of Bulgaria, in Sliven Province. It is the administrative centre of Nova Zagora Municipality.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Official Name — Nova Zagora • Native Name — Нова Загора • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Bulgaria • Subdivision Type1 — Province (Oblast) • Subdivision Name1 — Sliven • Timezone — EET • Utc Offset — +2 • Timezone Dst — EEST • Utc Offset Dst — +3 • Leader Title — Mayor • Leader Name — Galya Zaharieva • Postal Code Type — Postal Code • Population Total — 34041 • Population Urban — 19562 • Population As Of — December 2021 • Population Density Km2 — auto • Elevation M — 131 • Area Total Km2 — 24.449 • Postal Code — 8900 • Area Code — 0457 • Website — Official website
Geography
Geography
Nova Zagora is located on the main Sofia-Plovdiv-Burgas railroad, as well as the Trakiya motorway that runs from Sofia to Burgas. It is 35 km east of Stara Zagora and 30 km west of Sliven. The 1=Nova Zagora Municipality is part of the Sliven administrative district.
Climate
Climate
The climate is mild, with an average winter temperature of 1.2 °C and an average temperature in August of 23.5 °C.
History
History
• Illustration — The Dormition of the Theotokos Church The first traces of life in the region date back thousands of years. Many archeological sites are located in the region, showing settlements dating back to the Stone Age and the Stone-Copper age (Eneolithic). The most prominent archeological site is in the nearby village of Karanovo. The Nova Zagora Historical Museum has many historically significant artifacts dating back to this era.
Economy
Economy
Nova Zagora is an agricultural center. The region is very fertile, growing a wide range of produce, including grapes, sunflowers, cereals and other. The surrounding region has many farms and vineyards, and various foods, herbs, and wines are produced in the towns and villages around Nova Zagora. The municipality has a manufacturing base including machine tools producer ZMM Ltd., agriculture equipment maker Perla Ltd., and textile manufacturer Miroglio Ltd.
Sports
Sports
The town has a variety of sports facilities, including tennis courts, a soccer and athletics stadium, and karate. Nova Zagora also has a football (soccer) team called Zagorets Nova Zagora.
International relations
International relations
Nova Zagora is twinned with: • Feres, Greece • Estoril, Portugal • Petroșani, Romania • Taraclia, Republic of Moldova
Notable people
Notable people
• Tsvetana Paskaleva, Armenian-Bulgarian journalist, documentary filmmaker, and a member of the International Documentary Association
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