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Yakimovo

Montana, Bulgaria · Europe

About Yakimovo

Yakimovo sits on the route: 20 minutes from Valchedram, 54km from Belogradchik Rocks.

Yakimovo is a town located in Montana, Bulgaria. With a population of 2,665, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Yakimovo 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 Yakimovo to your route.

About Yakimovo

Yakimovo (Bulgarian: Якимово, pronounced [ˈjakimovo]; also transliterated Jakimovo or Iakimovo) is a village in northwestern Bulgaria, part of Montana Province. It is the administrative centre of Yakimovo Municipality, which lies in the northern part of Montana Province. Yakimovo was formed in the 20th century through

Read more the official merger of the neighbouring villages of Progorelets, Kotenovtsi and Voynitsi into one. The village is located in the western Danubian Plain and is crossed by the Tsibritsa river, a tributary of the Danube. In 1972, a silver treasure dating to the 2nd-1st century BC (Late Helladic) was found nearby and is now known as the Yakimovo treasure. The only curling hall in Eastern Europe is in Yakimovo.

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Where is Yakimovo located?

Yakimovo is located in Montana, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 43.6347 latitude, 23.3535 longitude.

What is the population of Yakimovo?

Yakimovo has a population of approximately 2,665 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.

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Quick Information

Population
2,665
Continent
Europe
Country
Bulgaria
Region
Montana
Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
43.6347, 23.3535

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Bulgaria

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Yakimovo

3 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Belogradchik Rocks

Bizarre sandstone rock formations towering up to 200 meters high, sculpted over 200 million years into fantastical shapes alongside a dramatic fortress.

54 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Petrohan Pass

Forested 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Yakimovo

  • 51 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.
  • 59 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.
  • 61 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.

Nearby Destinations

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