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Borovan

Vratsa, Bulgaria · Europe

About Borovan

Borovan sits on the route: 30 minutes from Byala Slatina, 48km from Iskar Gorge.

Borovan is a town located in Vratsa, Bulgaria. With a population of 2,941, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Borovan sits in Bulgaria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Sofia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Borovan to your route.

About Borovan

Borovan (Bulgarian: Борован, pronounced [buruˈvan]) is a village in northwestern Bulgaria, part of Vratsa Province. It is the administrative centre of Borovan municipality, which lies in the central part of Vratsa Province. Borovan is located 150 kilometres north-northeast of the capital Sofia.

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Where is Borovan located?

Borovan is located in Vratsa, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4296 latitude, 23.7533 longitude.

What is the population of Borovan?

Borovan has a population of approximately 2,941 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.

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Quick Information

Population
2,941
Continent
Europe
Country
Bulgaria
Region
Vratsa
Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
43.4296, 23.7533

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Bulgaria

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Borovan

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Vratsata Gorge

Short but stunning pass road just outside Vratsa, running between the highest vertical limestone walls in the Balkans: a favourite of climbers and a striking gateway drive into the Vratsa Balkan.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Iskar Gorge

Bulgaria's longest gorge, threaded by road and rail north of Sofia; the route twists beneath the sheer Lakatnik Rocks and past cliff-top monasteries along the Iskar River.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Borovan

  • 32 kmVratsata GorgeShort but stunning pass road just outside Vratsa, running between the highest vertical limestone walls in the Balkans: a favourite of climbers and a striking gateway drive into the Vratsa Balkan.
  • 48 kmIskar GorgeBulgaria's longest gorge, threaded by road and rail north of Sofia; the route twists beneath the sheer Lakatnik Rocks and past cliff-top monasteries along the Iskar River.
  • 60 kmPetrohan PassForested 1,444 m pass over the western Balkan Mountains between Sofia and Montana, a favourite Bulgarian driving road with tight bends, beech woods and a summit dam lake.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Borovan.

Byala Slatina

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

15 km awayPop. 10,282

Hayredin

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

21 km awayPop. 2,228

Krivodol

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

23 km awayPop. 3,651

Knezha

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

28 km awayPop. 6,889

Vratsa

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

29 km awayPop. 49,569

Mizia

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

30 km awayPop. 3,712

Cherven Bryag

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

31 km awayPop. 13,000

Mezdra

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

32 km awayPop. 11,975

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