Sandanski
| Sandanski | |
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  Sandanski
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| Coordinates: 41°34′N 23°17′E / 41.567°N 23.283°E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Province (Oblast) |
Blagoevgrad |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Andon Totev |
| Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Population (2005-09-13) | |
| - Total | 30,196 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| - Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal Code | 2800 |
| Area code(s) | 0746 |
Sandanski (Bulgarian: Сандански, formerly, until 1949 Свети Врач, Sveti Vrach) is a town and a recreation centre in south-western Bulgaria, part of Blagoevgrad Province. Named after revolutionary Yane Sandanski, it is located in a valley at the foot of Pirin Mountain, on both banks of the Sandanska Bistritsa River. Another famous native that probably came from the surrounding region of the town was Spartacus,[citation needed] the Thracian slave who launched an uprising against Rome in 73-71BC.
Sandanski's favourable position, suitable climate (with the highest average annual temperature in the country, +13.90°C) and the concentration of mineral water springs in the area are all reasons for the town's fame as a centre for relaxation and recreation.
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Climate
Climate table:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 22.5 (73) |
25.6 (78) |
29.8 (86) |
34.2 (94) |
36.0 (97) |
39.8 (104) |
45.0 (113) |
42.2 (108) |
38.7 (102) |
36.8 (98) |
27.0 (81) |
22.1 (72) |
45.0 (113) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 6 (43) |
9.1 (48) |
13.4 (56) |
19.5 (67) |
24.4 (76) |
28.3 (83) |
31.3 (88) |
31.4 (89) |
27.2 (81) |
20.7 (69) |
13.8 (57) |
8 (46) |
19.6 (67) |
| Average low °C (°F) | -1.5 (29) |
0.1 (32) |
3 (37) |
7.5 (46) |
11.8 (53) |
15.2 (59) |
17.5 (64) |
17.2 (63) |
13.8 (57) |
9.2 (49) |
5.4 (42) |
0.7 (33) |
8.3 (47) |
| Record low °C (°F) | -31.5 (-25) |
-29.1 (-20) |
-17.9 (-0) |
-5.2 (23) |
-0.3 (31) |
4.5 (40) |
8.2 (47) |
5.6 (42) |
0.2 (32) |
-5.8 (22) |
-17.4 (1) |
-22.5 (-9) |
-31.5 (-25) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 48 (1.89) |
39 (1.54) |
38 (1.5) |
49 (1.93) |
57 (2.24) |
58 (2.28) |
36 (1.42) |
26 (1.02) |
30 (1.18) |
52 (2.05) |
67 (2.64) |
53 (2.09) |
533 (20.98) |
| Source: stringmeteo.com[1][not in citation given] | |||||||||||||
Municipality
Sandanski is the seat of Sandanski municipality (part of Blagoevgrad Province), which includes the following 54 places:
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Honour
Sandanski Point on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after the town of Sandanski.
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Sandanski |
- Sandanski Online - The most comprehensive resource to Sandanski & Surroundings
- Sandanski.org - Site of the Town Of Sandanski
- Sandanski.info
- Guide to Sandanski municipality, Blagoevgrad
- Pictures from Sandanski
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