Skrino

Skrino
Skrino

Location of Skrino

Coordinates: 42°10′N 22°57′E / 42.167°N 22.950°E / 42.167; 22.950Coordinates: 42°10′N 22°57′E / 42.167°N 22.950°E / 42.167; 22.950
Country  Bulgaria
Provinces
(Oblast)		 Kyustendil Province
Government
 • Mayor Milcho Orozov (Ind.)
Area
 • Total 15.034 km2 (5.805 sq mi)
Elevation 560 m (1,840 ft)
Population (2007-01-01)[1]
 • Total 82
 • Density 5.5/km2 (14/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal Code 2663

Skrino (Bulgarian: Скрино) is a village in the municipality of Boboshevo, Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria.

Geography

The village is located in the Ruen mountain.

History

Skrino is known under the same name since the 9th century. It was the birthplace of Saint John of Rila, the patron of the Bulgarian people. The Ruen Monastery is situated nearby.

Famous people

Honour

Skrino Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Bulgaria Guide, Skrino". Retrieved 20 March 2009.
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