Bata, Pazardzhik Province

Bata Бъта
Village
Bata Location of Bata
Coordinates: 42°27′N 24°11′E
Country	Bulgaria
Provinces (Oblast)	Pazardzhik Province
Government
• Mayor	Georgi Aleksandrov (Ind.)
Area
• Total	47.704 km2 (18.419 sq mi)
Elevation	431 m (1,414 ft)
Population  (2007-01-01)
• Total	1,305
• Density	27/km2 (71/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code	4527

Bata (Bulgarian: Бъта) is a village in the Panagyurishte municipality in western Bulgaria. It has 1 345 inhabitants.

Geography

Bata is located in a mountainous region. The village lies in the Sredna Gora mountain, in the Bata-Banya valley. The river Banska Luda Yana runs through the village and flows in the Panagyurska Luda Yana slightly downstream. There are gold sands in the river between Bata and Popintsi which is at 9 km to the south. There are two micro dams in the land of the village suitable for fishing. A mineral spring exists in the locality Toplika.

The nearest settlements are the town of Panagyurishte at 8 km to the north and the village of Banya at 4 km to the east.

Culture and landmarks

There are ruins of a medieval fortress in the vicinity called by the locals Krasen or Kaleto. Golden and silver jewels and coins dating from different periods have been found during excavations.

Some authentic traditions have been preserved. The village has an amateur group called Iglika (cowslip) famous for the presentation of typical traditions, songs and dances with many awards from different fairs.

Events

• Kukeri - at Zagovezni
• Fair at St George's Day

People

• Anelia Ralenkova - rhythmic gymnast with 4 gold medals from World and European Championships

External links

• Radio and television in Bata and Banya
• Наблюдател
• Nature and climate
• Krasen