Chiren

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Chiren
Чирен
Chiren (Bulgaria)
Chiren
Chiren
Location of Chiren
Coordinates: 43°19′N 23°34′E / 43.317, 23.567
Country Flag of Bulgaria Bulgaria
Provinces
(Oblast)
Vratsa Province
Government
 - Mayor Dian Damyanov
Elevation 300 m (984 ft)
Population (13/09/2005)
 - Total 812
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal Code 3050
Area code(s) 09115

Chiren (Bulgarian: Чирен) is a village located in northwestern Bulgaria. It is a part of Vratsa Municipality, Vratsa Province.

[edit] Geography

The village is located approximately 15 kilometers to the north of town of Vratsa. Chiren is popular with places "Bojia most" (Bulgarian: Божия мост 'God's bridge') and "Tigancheto" (Bulgarian: Тиганчето 'little frying pan'). These places are natural forms carved by the rivers. The other natural landmark in this area is the cave "Ponora" (Bulgarian: Понора).