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Popovyane is a village in Western Bulgaria. It is located in Samokov municipality, Sofia District.
It is 22 km northwest of the town of Samokov, 41 km south of Sofia and 31 km northwest of the resort Borovets.
The population numbers about 300 people.
Situated at the foot of the mountain Plan and the east end of Samokov Plain, at an altitude of 970 meters is close to Mount Vitosha, Rila and Verila to which a magnificent view of the higher parts of the village.
The climate is temperate continental. On it affects the proximity of the mountains. They stop the violent winds and snowdrifts. Typically there are cool summers and long winters. The average January temperature for the area around -2,6 ºC and in July - about 18,5 ºC.
The area is very rich in water.
Large Stocks of thermal waters. In Belchinski Baths there is mineral spring temperature of which is 41 º C with proven curative and preventive effects.
Alino dam is located in close proximity, only 35 km to the northeast is the Iskar dam.
The village is well laid out with maintained infrastructure. There are library and town hall. Educational and health facilities have in Samokov, a doctor - in Belchin, 15 km away.
Text: Mirela
Photos: Internet