Sandanski

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Sandanski
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = BUL
subdivision_type1 = Provinces
(Oblast)
timezone=EET
utc_offset=+2
timezone_DST=EEST
utc_offset_DST=+3
map_caption = Location of Sandanski
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leader_title =Mayor
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|subdivision_name1=Blagoevgrad
population_total=30196|population_footnotes=
population_as_of=2005-09-13
elevation_m=296
postal_code=2800
area_code=0746
latd=41|latm=34|lats=|latNS=N|longd=23|longm=17|longs=|longEW=E|leader_name=Andon Totev

Sandanski ( _bg. Сандански, formerly, until 1949 Свети Врач, Sveti Vrach) is a town and a recreation centre in south-western Bulgaria, part of Blagoevgrad Province. Named after revolutionary Yane Sandanski, it is located in a valley at the foot of Pirin Mountain, on both banks of the Sandanska Bistritsa River. Another famous native son of the town was Spartacus,Fact|date=July 2008 the Roman slave who launched an uprising in 73-71BC.

Sandanski's favourable position, suitable climate (with the highest average annual temperature in the country, +19,70°C) and the concentration of mineral water springs in the area are all reasons for the town's fame as a centre for relaxation and recreation.

Municipality

Sandanski is the seat of Sandanski municipality (part of Blagoevgrad Province), which includes the following 54 places:
[
Bulgaria]

Honour

Sandanski Point on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after the town of Sandanski.

External links

* [http://sandanski.org/en/ Sandanski.org - Site of the Town Of Sandanski]
* [http://sandanski.info/ Sandanski.info]
* [http://www.guide-bulgaria.com/SW/Blagoevgrad/Sandanski Guide to Sandanski municipality, Blagoevgrad]
* [http://www.pbase.com/ngruev/sandanski Pictures from Sandanski]