Skrino
| Skrino | |
|---|---|
  Skrino Location of Skrino | |
| Coordinates: 42°10′N 22°57′E / 42.167°N 22.950°ECoordinates: 42°10′N 22°57′E / 42.167°N 22.950°E | |
| Country |
 Bulgaria |
| Provinces (Oblast) | Kyustendil Province |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Milcho Orozov (Ind.) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.034 km2 (5.805 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population (2007-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 5.5/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal Code | 2663 |
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Skrino (Bulgarian: Скрино) is a village in the municipality of Boboshevo, Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria.
Geography
The village is located in the Ruen mountain.
History
Skrino is known under the same name since the 9th century. It was the birthplace of Saint John of Rila, the patron of the Bulgarian people. The Ruen Monastery is situated nearby.
Famous people
- Saint John of Rila (c.878-946)
Honour
Skrino Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.
Footnotes
- ↑ "Bulgaria Guide, Skrino". Retrieved 20 March 2009.
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