Nova Zagora

Nova Zagora (Bulgarian: Нова Загора [ˈnɔvɐ zɐˈɡɔrɐ]) is a town located in the southeastern plains of Bulgaria in Sliven Province. It is the administrative centre of Nova Zagora Municipality. As of December 2009, the town had a population of 23,625 inhabitants,[1] while the entire municipality (including surrounding villages) had a population of 45,111.[2]

Nova Zagora

Нова Загора
The main square of Nova Zagora
Coat of arms
Nova Zagora
Location of Nova Zagora
Coordinates: 42°29′28″N 26°0′52″E
CountryBulgaria
Province (Oblast)Sliven
Government
 • MayorNikolay Grozev
Area
 • City24.449 km2 (9.440 sq mi)
Elevation
131 m (430 ft)
Population
 (December 2009)[1]
 • City23,625
 • Density970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
 • Urban
41,167
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
8900
Area code(s)0457
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

Nova Zagora is located on the main Sofia-Plovdiv-Burgas railroad, as well as the Trakia Highway that runs from Sofia to Burgas. It is 35 km east of Stara Zagora and 30 km west of Sliven. The Nova Zagora Municipality is part of the Sliven administrative district.

Climate

The climate is mild, with an average winter temperature of 1.2 °C and an average temperature in August of 23.5 °C.

Demography

Nova Zagora has Roma and Turkish minorities.

History
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

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.[3]

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
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Romania

Twin towns — Sister cities

Nova Zagora is twinned with:

References
  1. (in English) Bulgarian National Statistical Institute - towns in 2009
  2. (in English) Municipality Website 2011
  3. (in English) Municipality Website 2011


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