Sarantsi (Bulgarian: Саранци) is a village in western Bulgaria, located in the Saranska Valley between the Balkan Mountains to the north and Sredna Gora mountain range to the south. It is in the municipality of Gorna Malina, Sofia Province.

Sarantsi
Саранци
Village
Sarantsi is located in Bulgaria
Sarantsi
Sarantsi
Coordinates: 42°43′0″N 23°46′0″E / 42.71667°N 23.76667°E / 42.71667; 23.76667
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

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

References

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