Padina
Village
Padina is located in Bulgaria
Padina
Padina
Coordinates: 41°30′00″N 25°04′01″E / 41.5°N 25.067°E / 41.5; 25.067
Country Bulgaria
ProvinceKardzhali Province
MunicipalityArdino
Area
 • Total10.411 km2 (4.020 sq mi)
Elevation
650 m (2,130 ft)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total1,030
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Padina (Bulgarian: Падина) is a village in Ardino Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern-central Bulgaria, located in a valley at the foot of Mount St. Elias (1001m). It is located 195.32 kilometres (121.37 mi) from Sofia,14.8 kilometres (9.2 mi) southwest of Ardino, and 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) by road south of Byal izvor.[1] It covers an area of 10.411 square kilometres and as of 2007 had a population of 1030 people, although the population is rapidly declining and 851 were reported in 2010.[2]

Padina has a continental Mediterranean climate, with a climate which is characterized by mild, humid winters and hot, dry summers. Crops include tobacco and potatoes, and small areas are favorable for growing sugar beets, strawberries and some vegetables ( tomatoes, peppers, beans, etc.). Over the last decades, several apple orchards have been established. The village operates a dairy farm that produces high quality cheese, yogurt, butter, melted and smoked cheese and curd. Padina has a primary school, kindergarten and community centre with a library.

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  2. ↑ "Padina". Guide Bulgaria. Retrieved 21 May 2012.


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