Iskar, Sofia

Iskar (Bulgarian: Искър [ˈiskɐr]) is a district[1] located in the eastern parts of Sofia. As of 2006 it has 69,896 inhabitants and has an area of 25,6 km². It includes four neighbourhoods: "Druzhba 1", "Druzhba 2", "Dimitar Milenkov" and Abdovitsa as well as the village of Busmantsi. The district also includes the "Gara Iskar" industrial zone which is situated around the railway station of the same name.

Iskar

Искър
Position of Iskar in Sofia
Coordinates: 42°39′46″N 23°25′7″E
CountryBulgaria
CitySofia
Government
  MayorIvaylo Tsekov GERB
Area
  Total25.6 km2 (9.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
  Total69,896
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
WebsiteOfficial Site of Iskar District

Vrana Palace is situated in Iskar District. There is a spacious park with rare tree species and a lake. There are 3 churches including one in Busmantsi.

References

  1. "District Mayors". Sofia Municipality. Archived from the original on 2009-12-20. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
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