- Garmen
Infobox Settlement
official_name = Garmen
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = BUL
subdivision_type1 = Provinces
(Oblast)
timezone=EET
utc_offset=+2
timezone_DST=EEST
utc_offset_DST=+3
map_caption = Location of Garmen
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leader_title =Mayor
postal_code_type =Postal Code|
subdivision_name1=Blagoevgrad
Area=
population_total=1931
population_as_of=
elevation_m=605
postal_code=2960
area_code=07523
latd=41|latm=36|lats=|latNS=N
longd=23|longm=49|longs=|longEW=E
leader_name=Garmen ( _bg. Гърмен) is a village and a municipality in
Blagoevgrad Province inBulgaria .It is located in southwestern Bulgaria in the Western
Rhodopes Mountains in the Chech region. It includes part of theMesta River valley and theDabrashki range.Geography
Most of the municipality is mountainous and forested. There are coal deposits near Baldevo and hot springs near Ognyanovo.
Surrounding municipalities are:
*Bansko
*Gotse Delchev
*Hadzhidimovo
*Satovcha
*Velingrad Climate
The municipality has a Mediterranean climate tempered by the high altitude.
Attractions
Garmen municipality includes the remains of the ancient town of Nikopolis ad Nestum. The Ognyanovo hot springs, with their curative properties, attract many visitors. The church of St. Nicola and other architectural treasures are in Kovachevitsa. There are caves near Osikovo, and also the Maoilovata Doupka cave. Rinovo is known for its traditional lifestyle and retention of national customs.
Honour
Garmen Point on Smith Island,South Shetland Islands is named after Garmen.References
* [http://en.journey.bg/bulgaria/bulgaria.php?city=2490&searchsub=1 Description of Garmen on en.journey.bg]
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