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Yabalcheni is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is part of Chernoochene Municipality, Kardzhali region.
Yabalcheni is located at less than 3 km west of the village of Chernoochene, 16 km north-west of Kardzhali, about 33 km south-west of Haskovo and approximately 229 km south-east of the capital Sofia city.
The village of Yabalcheni is set in the Eastern Rhodopes, at an altitude of about 565 m. The climate characterizes with warm summer and cold winter. There is regular bus transport to the neighbouring villages.
The population is approximately 130 people.
The village's infrastructure is settled with partly asphalted and lighted streets. There are water and electricity supply systems. There are a mosque and a grocery store here. The nearest health centers, secondary schools, post office, community centers and kindergartens are in Chernoochene.
In very close proximity of Yabalcheni, near the village of Daskalovo /11 km in the north-west/, are situated two microdams - Daskalovo 1 Dam and Daskalovo 2 Dam which are suitable for fishing.
In the village of Pchelarovo /6 km in the north-east/ you can visit a few sites:
In the village of Zhenda /25 km in the west/, in the Asar Kaya area you will find the remains of a Thracian fortress and sanctuary located on a high rock terrace with a magnificent view to the region.
Sources:http://bg.guide-bulgaria.com/, www.wikipedia.org, http://www.hramove.bg Mirela
Photos: http://www.panoramio.com, http://www.kebapce.com