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Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
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Dimitrovgrad (Bulgarian: Димитровград [diˈmitrovˌɡrat]) is a town in Haskovo Province, Bulgaria. It is along the Maritsa River in the Thrace region, close to the provincial capital, Haskovo. Dimitrovgrad is the administrative centre of Dimitrovgrad Municipality.[1][2][3]
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Dimitrovgrad
Димитровград | |
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Coordinates: 42°3′N 25°36′E | |
Country | Bulgaria |
Province (oblast) | Haskovo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ivo Dimov |
Area | |
• Total | 62.436 km2 (24.107 sq mi) |
Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 31,837 |
• Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal Code | 6400 |
Area code | 0391 |
Website | Official website |
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Founded in 1947, Dimitrovgrad is a planned city built by the People's Republic of Bulgaria following World War II. The recently established communist government designed the town as a socialist model city and a modern industrial center. Dimitrovgrad is named for the first communist leader of Bulgaria, Georgi Dimitrov.