Sarantsi

Sarantsi (Bulgarian: Саранци) is a village in western Bulgaria. It is in the municipality of Gorna Malina, Sofia Province.

Sarantsi

Саранци
Village
Sarantsi
Coordinates: 42°43′0″N 23°46′0″E
Country Bulgaria
ProvinceSofia Province
MunicipalityGorna Malina Municipality
Elevation
643 m (2,110 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Total318

The village is 37 km northeast of Sofia and has its own railway station, which is 2 km away from the village.[1]

History

The old name of the village is Tashkessen, or Tashkesan. It is the site of the Battle of Tashkessen.[2]

References

  1. "Sarantsi". Sarantsi. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  2. "История – Община Горна Малина" (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2020-06-18.


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