Kardzhali district

Kardzhali district is rich in natural minerals and has established traditions in the field of processing and mining. Significant economic growth is marked by construction and enterprises in the textile, knitwear and food industries. The district has the best traditions in Bulgaria in the cultivation of oriental tobacco and raw material base for the development of non-ferrous metallurgy, gold mining, timber mining, processing of non-metallic minerals, machine building and light industry. An important place in the economic development of Kardzhali district is occupied by the processing industry. In this branch the most expenses were made for tangible fixed assets. The companies in the industry specialize in the processing of non-metallic and ore minerals and the production of lead, zinc, tin and their alloys, plastic products, bentonite, perlite and zeolite products, as well as products after metalworking. The companies in the industry specialize in the processing of non-metallic and ore minerals and the production of lead, zinc, tin and their alloys, plastic products, bentonite, perlite and zeolite products, as well as products after metalworking. The companies in the sector for production of food products, beverages and tobacco products are oriented mainly in bread production, confectionery, milk processing, meat processing and tobacco processing.

Ardino Municipality is located on the border of the Western and Eastern Rhodopes on an area of 385 sq. Km. and is one of the constituent municipalities of Kardzhali District. It is located in a small valley extension of the Ardinska River, a right tributary of the Arda River at the western foot of the Yellow Part ridge, Western Rhodopes. To the north, east and south it borders with the municipalities of Chernoochene, Kardzhali and Djebel, and to the west with the municipalities of Nedelino, Madan, Banite from Smolyan district. Territory Ardino Municipality covers an area of 339 km2, which is about 10.6% of the territory of Kardzhali district. Terrain, climate The terrain is heavily rugged mountainous and semi-mountainous terrain. Altitude about 600 m., In some villages reaches 1000 - 1200 m. The climate of the region is characterized by mild and humid winters and hot and dry summers. The greater activity of Mediterranean cyclones during the winter period determines the pronounced winter maximum of precipitation. Average annual temperatures are 10 - 11 C. Precipitation - from 800 to 900 mm per year. Average number of days with snow cover - 37.3.

Economy

The economic profile of the municipality of Ardino can be defined as industrial-agrarian, with a constantly increasing share of the service sector. The industry is gradually giving way to a leading industry and is currently represented by weaving and clothing workshops. Agriculture in the municipality has secondary functions, which is determined by the specifics of soil and climatic features of the territory and especially the terrain, which creates difficulties in cultivating the land. Until recently, the main production area in crop production was tobacco production, but there is a tendency to reduce its relative share in the structure of the industry. The service sector in the municipality is developing the fastest, which is typical not only for the municipal center, but also for many of the villages in the municipality, where about 36% of employees are engaged in services. In view of the still untapped significant recreational potential of the municipality, it can be predicted that the share of the service sector will continue to grow in the future.

In terms of natural conditions, the municipality of Dzhebel is included in the Eastern Rhodope complex physical-geographical sub-area of the Rila-Rhodope region. The municipality is adjacent to the municipalities: Kardzhali, Momchilgrad, Ardino, Zlatograd, Nedelino and Kirkovo. The municipality of Jebel is 285 km away. from the capital Sofia and 20 km from the Regional Center - Kardzhali. Territory Dzhebel Municipality covers an area of 229 sq. Km. area. Climate and relief The climate is transitional - Mediterranean, relatively mild winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature is 11.8 and ranges from 11 to 13 degrees. The minimum temperatures in the winter months are relatively high. The average winter temperature is about 0 C, and in summer - 24 C. The hilly relief prevails here. The area has a pronounced hilly-ridge character. The average altitude is 330 m.

Economy

The municipality of Jebel is characterized by mainly agricultural production - mainly tobacco production, which is carried out within individual households. Almost all vegetable crops are grown to meet the needs of households. On the territory of the municipality there are conditions - suitable agricultural areas for growing vegetables. Business entities have been established, which operate mainly in the municipal center, but they are mainly in the field of trade and repair.

Kirkovo Municipality is located in Southern Bulgaria and is one of the constituent municipalities of Kardzhali District. It borders the municipalities of Krumovgrad, Zlatograd, Dzhebel and Momchilgrad, and the southern border of the municipality coincides with the state border with the Hellenic Republic. Territory Kirkovo Municipality is located on an area of 538 sq. Km. Climate and relief The climate is transitional-Mediterranean with an average annual temperature between 110 ° С and 13,20 ° С. Winters are relatively mild, with 43 days of snow retention and summers long and hot. The average annual amount of precipitation is 521 mm. The relief is flat-hilly to hilly-foothill. The northern slopes of the eastern Rhodope hills - Maglenik and Gyumyurdjinski Snezhnik fall within the boundaries of the municipality. The average altitude is 523 m., And the highest point is Veikata peak - 1463 m.

Economy

A decisive role in the economy of Kirkovo municipality is played by agriculture, where 62.6% of the total number of employees in the municipality are employed. The employed in the industry are 36.22% of the total employed in the municipality. The industrial activity in the municipality of Kirkovo is not strongly represented, which preserves the parameters of the environment. Sewing and metalworking are the most developed in the industrial sector.

Krumovgrad Municipality is located in the southeastern part of Kardzhali district on an area of 843.3 sq. Km. It borders the municipalities of Ivaylovgrad, Madzharovo, Kardzhali, Stambolovo, Momchilgrad and Kirkovo, and the southern border of the municipality coincides with the state border with the Hellenic Republic. Territory The municipality is located on an area of 843 sq. Km. Climate and relief The relief is semi-mountainous and hilly, the average altitude is 425 m, and the vertical division is 170 m. The territory of Krumovgrad municipality falls in the northern periphery of the Mediterranean climate and is characterized by a transitional-Mediterranean climate, the average annual temperature is 13.20 ° C. with a maximum temperature of 37.00 ° C and a minimum temperature of -16.00 ° C. Winters are relatively mild, with 43 days of snow retention and summers long and hot.

Economy

Tobacco production gives the economic appearance and characteristics of the municipality. In recent years, plantations have been established and white oregano, St. John's wort, lemon balm and rose hips have been grown effectively. Areas with pepper, garden savory, etc. are recultivated annually. These crops cannot be an alternative to tobacco, as very little labor is involved in their production.

Municipality of Kardzhali is located in the southeastern part of the Republic of Bulgaria. It borders the municipalities of Haskovo, Stambolovo, Momchilgrad, Ardino and Chernoochene. Territory Kardzhali Municipality is the largest municipality in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains with an area of 574 sq. Km. from the territory of the country. Relief and climate The municipality of Kardzhali is located in the Arda subregion of the Eastern Rhodope region. The relief is low-lying and hilly. Its diversity is activated by the erosion of rivers, they form a modern labyrinth of hills and a complex valley network. The municipality falls in the South Bulgarian climatic zone and more precisely in the Eastern Rhodope climatic region, influenced by the warm Mediterranean influence. The winter is relatively mild. The minimum temperatures during the winter months are relatively high. Summer is sunny and hot, with maximum temperatures reaching 40 degrees. The average winter temperature is about 0 degrees Celsius, and in summer - 24 degrees. The average annual temperature is in the range of 11-13 degrees. The annual temperature is about 4,000 degrees.

Economy

The Municipality of Kardzhali is an important economic center in the South Central region and a stronghold of the district of Kardzhali. A significant number of enterprises, companies and firms in the field of non-ferrous metallurgy, machine building, textile and knitwear, woodworking and furniture industry and food industry have been established. 86% of all enterprises in the municipality are privately owned and only 14% - state and municipal. In the structure of the registered enterprises the largest share have the commercial ones - 50.2%. The share of active companies in the sectors "Transport and communications" is high - 13.7%, "Hotels and restaurants" -10.7% and "Manufacturing" - 9.4%. A significant number of enterprises, companies and firms in the non-ferrous metallurgy, machine building, textile and knitwear industry, woodworking and furniture industry, electronics and food industry have been established in the municipality of Kardzhali. The machine-building industry provides the production of machines, equipment and tools necessary for underground mining and beneficiation; hydraulic and pneumatic products; high purification equipment; range of manometers for low, medium and high pressure and others. The enterprises of the textile and knitwear industry specialize in the production of all types of outerwear and underwear. There are several sewing enterprises on the territory of the municipality. In the municipality of Kardzhali there is a qualified human resource that works in the enterprises of the industry, entirely focused on the private sector. Furniture factories produce furniture and joinery of good quality, although they work with reduced capacity. Logging is a sub-sector in forestry, which is very well developed in the municipality of Kardzhali. The timber is exported to the interior of the country and abroad, and the wood is not processed in depth in the region. The mild climate, the favorable geographical location, the rich cultural and historical heritage, the two "water lakes" - the dams provide an opportunity for year-round development of all forms of tourism in the municipality of Kardzhali. The great biodiversity, the unique natural landmarks and the preserved natural environment, untouched by the negative influences of industrialization and urbanization, make eco-tourism one of the priorities for the development of the municipality.

Momchilgrad Municipality is located in the central part of Kardzhali region. The relief is mountainous, and the strongly dissected eastern Rhodope Steep Hill falls within the boundaries of the municipality. It borders the municipalities of Kardzhali, Dzhebel, Krumovgrad and Kirkovo. Territory Momchilgrad Municipality is located on an area of 358 sq. Km. Relief and climate The relief is mountainous, as in the municipality there is a highly indented part of the eastern Rhodope Steep Hill, with a length of about 40 km and a width between 15-22 km. The slopes are deforested and eroded, there are landslides in some places. The highest peaks are Steep Hill - 960 m., Zdravets (Dambala) - 910 m. and Cherkovishte (Klise Tepe) 871m. Many of the tributaries of the Varbitsa and Krumovitsa rivers originate from them, and the hill itself is the watershed between the two rivers. The average altitude of the municipality is 444 m. The climate is temperate continental to Mediterranean - with average annual temperatures around 11 ° C and average annual rainfall between 650-700 mm.

Economy

The local industry is dominated by light industry. Characteristic of the local economy is the concentration of industrial production in the municipal center. The processing and light industry with slight exceptions are located in Momchilgrad and some of the largest settlements in the municipality - the village of Gruevo, the village of Zvezdets, the village of Raven, the village of Nanovitsa. The main agricultural crop is tobacco, fodder crops, medicinal plants and vegetables are presented. Livestock is dominated by sheep and cattle breeding, poultry and beekeeping are less developed. The sphere of services is represented by trade, and tourism does not have a significant presence in the economy but in the municipality, despite the availability of resources for tourism product development.

Chernoochene Municipality is located in the northwestern part of Kardzhali region and borders the municipalities of Kardzhali and Ardino. In its western and northern part the municipality has common borders with the municipality of Banite from Smolyan region and with the municipalities of Asenovgrad and Parvomay from Plovdiv region, while in the north-northeast it borders with the municipalities of Haskovo and Mineralni Bani from Haskovo region. Territory The municipality covers an area of 327 sq. Km, which represents 10.2% of the Kardzhali region. Relief and climate Chernoochene Municipality is located in a small valley 15 km. in a northwesterly direction from the town of Kardzhali. The average altitude is 645 m, with a displacement of 240 m. The relief on the territory of the municipality is strongly rugged and has a mountainous and hilly character. The share of the forest territories is significant - 58.9%. The municipality falls in the South Bulgarian climatic region and more precisely in the Eastern Rhodope climatic region, influenced by the warm Mediterranean influence. The winter is relatively mild. Minimum temperatures during the winter months are relatively high. Summer is sunny and hot, with maximum temperatures reaching 40 degrees. The average winter temperature is around 1 ° C, and in summer - 24 ° C. The average annual temperature ranges from 11 ° - 13 ° degrees. Precipitation is about 680 mm per year, mostly from rain.

Economy

A decisive role in the economy of Chernoochene municipality is played by agriculture, which employs 53.2% of the total number of employees in the municipality. Traditionally, the most common are tobacco, cereals, to a lesser extent - vegetable production and fruit growing. The industry is experiencing a pace of development, mainly represented by enterprises in the garment industry. The employed in the industry are 42.15% of the total employed in the municipality.