Municipality Chuprene

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Chouprene municipality is located in northwestern Bulgaria (Vidin district), along the northeastern slopes of western part of the Balkan Range and the state border with the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro. The village of Chouprene is located 75 km to the south of the regional centre, the city of Vidin. The highest point is the Midjur Peak - 2168 m. The municipality has road transport links with the city of Vidin, the town of Belogradchik and the town of Montana, and along the Vidin - Sofia railway, at Oreshets Station.
Monuments of culture and Tourism:
The clock tower in the village of Chouprene was built in 1899 by Macedonian craftsmen; The Chouprene Natural Reserve (protected by UNESCO) with an area of 15,000,000 sq. m - one of the largest natural habitats of common spruce and home to the only capercaillie population in Bulgaria. There are 10 eco-paths on territory of the municipality providing excellent conditions for tourism and recreation. There are good accommodation opportunities in Chouprene and Gorni Lom.

Quick facts about Municipality Chuprene

In Bulgarian (Native transliteraion): Община Чупрене
Other transliteration(s): Cuprene, Chouprene
Region: North-Western planing region of Bulgaria
District: Vidin district
Municipality: Chuprene municipality
Latitude: 43.5180016
Longtitude: 22.6660004
Altitude: 5
Area Size: 330km2
Population: 2434 people (2005)