Petrevene
Петревене | |
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Village | |
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  Petrevene Location of Petrevene | |
| Coordinates: 43°9′32″N 24°8′53″E / 43.15889°N 24.14806°E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Provinces (Oblast) | Lovech Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.823 km2 (6.881 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2006) | |
| • Total | 659 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (96/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Petreventzi, (Петревенци) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 5784 |
| Area code | 06981 |
| Website | www |
Petrevene (Bulgarian: Петревене, pronounced [ˈpɛtrɛvɛnɛ] or [pɛtrɛˈvɛnɛ]) is a village in North Central Bulgaria. It is situated on the left bank of Panega river (Bulgarian: Панега, also: Zlatna Panega, Bulgarian: Златна Панега, 'Golden Panega', old: Paneg, Altǎn Paneg). It is in the Municipality of Lukovit, part of the District of Lovech, and is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away from the municipality center of Lukovit. The main road E-83 and the railroad Cherven Bryag—Zlatna Panega pass through it.[1]
Historical records of the settlement date back from the early 15th century, during the Ottoman Empire, although evidence from the surrounding areas indicate the area was likely settled much earlier. Historically, it has been an important part of the marble trade, and is notable for its long history of shifting Pomak Muslim and Christian village populations and tensions.
It known for its local festival, Watermelon Day – a longstanding and popular local tradition dating back to 1936.[2] The local economy is based around small farming, particularly cattle, and services to traffic from the local high road.
- ^ "Petrevene Map — Satellite Images of Petrevene". Maplandia (Google World Maps Gazetteer) website. maplandia.com. 2005. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
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