Dolni Dabnik

Summary

Dolni Dabnik (Bulgarian: Долни Дъбник [ˈdɔɫni dɐbˈnik]) is a town in Pleven Province in the Danubian Plain of central northern Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of Dolni Dabnik municipality and lies to the west of the city of Pleven. As of December 2009, the town has a population of 4,761 inhabitants.[1]

Dolni Dabnik
Долни Дъбник
Dolni Dabnik is located in Bulgaria
Dolni Dabnik
Dolni Dabnik
Location of Dolni Dabnik
Coordinates: 43°24′N 24°26′E / 43.400°N 24.433°E / 43.400; 24.433
CountryBulgaria
Provinces
(Oblast)
Pleven
Government
 • MayorZhivko Zhelev
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (December 2009)[1]
 • Total4,761
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
5870
Area code06514
License plateEH

Dolni Dabnik was first mentioned in 1430 and is known for its oil fields, some of the few in Bulgaria. Besides oil extraction, the locals are mainly occupied in agriculture.

Notable natives include Bulgaria international footballer Ivaylo Petkov (b. 1975), artist Ilia Beshkov (1901–1958) and politician Ventsislav Varbanov (b. 1962).

The name "Dolni Dabnik" literally means "lower oak place", in contrast to the neighbouring village of Gorni Dabnik ("higher oak place").

Honour edit

Dabnik Peak on Graham Land in Antarctica is named after Dolni Dabnik.

References edit

  1. ^ a b (in English) Bulgarian National Statistical Institute - towns in 2009 Archived November 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine

External links edit

  • Dolni Dabnik municipality at Domino.bg Archived 2007-06-14 at the Wayback Machine (in Bulgarian and English)
  • Dolni Dabnik Professional High School of Agriculture website (in Bulgarian)