Sarantsi
Sarantsi (Bulgarian: Саранци) is a village in western Bulgaria. It is in the municipality of Gorna Malina, Sofia Province.
Sarantsi
Саранци | |
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Village | |
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  Sarantsi | |
| Coordinates: 42°43′0″N 23°46′0″E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Province | Sofia Province |
| Municipality | Gorna Malina Municipality |
| Elevation | 643 m (2,110 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 318 |
The village is 37 km northeast of Sofia and has its own railway station, which is 2 km away from the village.[1]
History
The old name of the village is Tashkessen, or Tashkesan. It is the site of the Battle of Tashkessen.[2]
References
- "Sarantsi". Sarantsi. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- "История – Община Горна Малина" (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2020-06-18.
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