Country Bulgaria Time zone EET (UTC+2) Elevation 508 m Local time Thursday 2:58 PM | Provinces
(Oblast) Kyustendil Province Postal Code 2635 Area 15.12 km² Population 576 (1 Jan 2007) | |
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Weather 11°C, Wind NW at 16 km/h, 52% Humidity | ||
Golemo Selo (Bulgarian: Големо Село) is a small village located between the towns of Dupnitsa and Bobov Dol in Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria. The village name means "big village". The population of the village is 573 inhabitants (according to the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute data 2007). At the borders of the village, to the south-west, is situated the Bobov Dol Power Plant.
Map of 2635 Golemo Selo, Bulgaria
The village is located at 9 km from Dupnitza and at 9.7 km from Bobov dol. The distance to the capital Sofia is 50 km.
The area has been proven to be inhabited from ancient times. The ruins of the palace of Aron of Bulgaria was found near the village. He was killed along with his family nearby by orders of his brother Samuil on 14 June 976 because of treason.