Kochan
Kochan is a village in southwestern Bulgaria. It has rich history, dating back to the 8th century BC. The village also has rich culture and beautiful nature. The population is almost completely Muslim.
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Кочан | |
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Village | |
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| Coordinates: 41°35′13.3794″N 24°1′40.4394″E / 41.587049833°N 24.027899833°ECoordinates: 41°35′13.3794″N 24°1′40.4394″E / 41.587049833°N 24.027899833°E | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province (Oblast) | Blagoevgrad |
| Municipality (Obshtina) | Satovcha |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yuri Mollov (CEDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.783 km2 (12.658 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 961 m (3,153 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-15)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,988 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 2955 |
| Vehicle registration | E |
Kochan Media
The center of the village of Kochan
Ruins of a Medieval building near Kochan.
An ancient grave excavated by treasure hunters near Kochan.
Medieval inscription on the mosque in Kochan.
A nice view from north of Kochan (Chinjovo summit) towards Greece.
References
Other websites
Media related to Kochan at Wikimedia Commons
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