Chala (Bulgarian: Чала) is a village in southern Bulgaria. It has a population of 108 as of 2022.[1]
Chala
Чала | |
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  Chala Location of Chala, Bulgaria | |
| Coordinates: 41°37′49.79″N 24°18′3.99″E / 41.6304972°N 24.3011083°E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Provinces (Oblast) | Smolyan Province |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mustafa Karaamed |
| Elevation | 1,428 m (4,685 ft) |
| Population (15.09.2022) | |
• Total | 108[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 4836 |
| Area code(s) | 03042 from Bulgaria, 003593042 from outside |
Geography
editChala is located in the southwestern part of Smolyan Province and has a territory of 12.185 km2.[2] It is part of Borino Municipality. The closest settlements are the villages of Borino to the north, Yagodina to the east, Buynovo to the south and Zmeitsa to the west. The village is situated in the western part of the Rhodope Mountains in the valley of the river Vacha. Landmarks in its vicinity include Yagodinska Cave and Buynovo Gorge.
Citations
edit- ^ a b "Tables of Persons Registered by Permanent Address and by Current Address". Official Site of the Civil Registration and Administrative Services (GRAO). Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Bulgaria Guide, Chala". Retrieved 24 December 2023.