| Chiren Чирен |
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Chiren
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| Country | 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.
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).
Chiren Heights in Graham Land, Antarctica are named after the village.