Rakitovo

Rakitovo (Bulgarian: Ракитово) is a town in the Pazardzhik Province, Bulgaria. As of 2005 the population is 8 952. It is located in the northern part of the Rhodopi mountains[1] at 12 km to the east of Velingrad and 7 km to the southwest of the Batak Reservoir. There is timber industry in the town. People from the region grow crops, lavender, potatoes and barley.

Rakitovo

Ракитово
Coat of arms
Rakitovo
Location of Rakitovo
Coordinates: 41°59′N 24°05′E
CountryBulgaria
Province
(Oblast)
Pazardzhik
Government
  MayorKostadin Holyanov
Elevation
814 m (2,671 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  Total8 569
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
4640
Area code(s)03542

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Rakitovo is twinned with:

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References

  1. Strnadel, Leslie; Erdley, Patrick (2012-01-01). Bulgaria (Other Places Travel Guide). Other Places Publishing. ISBN 9780982261996.

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