Stefan Karadzhovo

Stefan Karadzhovo
Стефан Караджово
Village
Country Bulgaria
Province Yambol
Community Bolyarovo
Area
  Total 47,234 km2 (18,237 sq mi)
Elevation 230 m (750 ft)
Population
  Total 492
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Post code 8725
Area code(s) 04742

Stefan Karadzhovo (Bulgarian: Стефан Караджово) is a village in Yambol Province, south Bulgaria.

Geography

Stefan Karadzhovo is located at 40 km from Yambol, 11 km away from Bolyarovo and 65 km from Burgas. The village is situate on the skate of the Strandzha mountain.

History

One of the legends for the village is that it was founded by farmers near to Krastavyat kladenets (mangy well). The old name of the village was Ichme. In 1763 was built the Orthodox church "Uspenie bogorodichno", which is among the oldest churches in Yambol Province.

Cultural and natural attractions

Personalities

Honours

Stefan Karadzha Peak on Graham Land, Antarctica is named after the village.

Coordinates: 42°13′00″N 26°50′00″E / 42.2167°N 26.8333°E / 42.2167; 26.8333

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