Manchevo Манчево | |
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| Coordinates: 41°33′00″N25°27′00″E / 41.5500°N 25.4500°E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Province | Kardzhali Province |
| Municipality | Momchilgrad |
| Elevation | 647 m (2,123 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Manchevo is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. [1] The last reported population of this village was just 1 person in 2013. [2]
Neighboring village Momchilgrad features a historic mosque that has functioned as a religious temple for approximately 300 years. Distinguished by its two minarets, this mosque is the only one in the area with such a feature and still worshipers to this day.
A museum collection established in 1969 can also be found. This museum is the first of its kind in the Kardzhali Region. Located within the New Life community center, the museum houses 1,200 archaeological, ethnographic, and natural exhibits.
Approximately 7 km (4.3 miles) from neighboring village Manchevo, the Petrified Forest near the village of Raven can be located. This forest is recognized as a protected natural site. This site features fossilized trees that are estimated to be around 30 million years old. It frequently attracts biologists, naturalists, and eco-tourists.
Also in the vicinity of Raven is the Borovets Reserve, one of the four reserves in the Eastern Rhodopes. The reserve aims to protect the natural pine habitat and has a well-documented flora, including pine, oak, wild pear, and prickly juniper. The forest is also home to several species listed in Bulgaria’s Red Book and protected at both European and global levels.
Not far from Manchevo, about 11 km (6.8 miles) away, is the archaeological site of Orpheus' Sanctuary, located near neighboring village Tatul. This site is noted for its significant architectural heritage, where both an ancient pagan sanctuary and a medieval fortress are located. [3]
Bagryanka is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria.
Balabanovo is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. As of 2021 there was a population of 135 people, an increase of 25 since 2011.
Chobanka is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria.Each September, a large festival for the Alevi people takes place here, being the largest festival in the Rhodopes. In the summer, scientists and nature fans come to see these ancient trees.
Chukovo is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. Chukovo has a population of 163 as of 2021, a -1.5% annual population change since 2011.
Devintsi is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. As of 1021 the population was recorded to be 93 residents.
Djelepsko is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. As of 2021, the village had a population of 190 people.
Gruevo is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. As of 2021, the population stands at 591 residents, of which 303 are male, and 288 are female, with around 61% being from the age of 15 - 64 years old.
Konche is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. As of 2021, the population stood at 184 residents with 94 males and 90 females.
Kos is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. In 2021 the population was reported as 78 residents, with 40 females and 38 males.
Lale is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. As of 2021, the village reportedly had a population of 190 residents, 96 of which are male, and 94 of which are female.
Nanovitsa is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria.
Neofit Bozvelievo is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria.
Pazartsi is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. Each September, a local fair known as Dag Bayrama takes place at the base of Stramni Rid Mountain. This event is a traditional gathering celebrated by the local community.
Postnik is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria. The village was recorded as having a population of 162 as of 2021, with 88 males and 74 females.
Ptichar is a village in Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria.
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Chal is a village in Krumovgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria.
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