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Dolni Dabnik

Pleven, Bulgaria · Europe

About Dolni Dabnik

Dolni Dabnik sits on the route: 20 minutes from Dolna Mitropolia, 41km from Devetashka Cave.

Dolni Dabnik is a town located in Pleven, Bulgaria. With a population of 5,259, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dolni Dabnik 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 Dolni Dabnik to your route.

About Dolni Dabnik

Dolni Dabnik (Bulgarian: Долни Дъбник [ˈdɔɫni dɐbˈnik]) is a town in Pleven Province in the Danubian Plain of central northern Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of Dolni Dabnik municipality and lies to the west of the city of Pleven. As of December 2009, the town had a population of 4,761. Dolni Dabnik was

Read more first mentioned in 1430 and is known for its oil fields, some of the few in Bulgaria. Besides oil extraction, the locals are mainly occupied in agriculture. Notable natives include Bulgaria international footballer Ivaylo Petkov (b. 1975), artist Ilia Beshkov (1901–1958), and politician Ventsislav Varbanov (b. 1962). The name "Dolni Dabnik" literally means "lower oak place", in contrast to the neighbouring village of Gorni Dabnik ("higher oak place").

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Dolni Dabnik is located in Pleven, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4000 latitude, 24.4333 longitude.

What is the population of Dolni Dabnik?

Dolni Dabnik has a population of approximately 5,259 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.

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Population
5,259
Continent
Europe
Country
Bulgaria
Region
Pleven
Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
43.4000, 24.4333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Bulgaria

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Dolni Dabnik

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Devetashka Cave

A vast cathedral-like cavern with light-shafted ceiling holes, home to thousands of bats near Lovech.

41 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Krushuna Waterfalls

Turquoise travertine cascades tumbling through forested terraces in central Bulgaria.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Dolni Dabnik

  • 70 kmTroyan Pass (Beklemeto)At 1,525 m the highest paved pass over the Balkan Mountains, following an old Roman road between Troyan and Karnare with hairpins, panoramic ridgeline views and the Arch of Freedom monument.
  • 77 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dolni Dabnik.

Dolna Mitropolia

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

11 km awayPop. 3,479

Pleven

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

15 km awayPop. 90,209

Iskar

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

16 km awayPop. 4,329

Koynare

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

25 km awayPop. 2,926

Iskar

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

30 km away

Knezha

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

30 km awayPop. 6,889

Lukovit

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

31 km awayPop. 9,792

Cherven Bryag

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

31 km awayPop. 13,000

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