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Gutsal is a village in Western Bulgaria. It is located in Samokov, Sofia District.
It is 16 km west of Samokov, 86 km southeast of Sofia, 16 km northwest of the town Kostenets and 20 km southwest of the resortBorovets.
The population numbers about 140 people.
Situated at the foot of Rila Mountain at an altitude of 793 m.
he 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 village has two neighborhoods. At the bottom, there is karst lake.
The village is well laid out and maintained infrastructure. There are library and town hall. Educational and health facilities have in Samokov and Kostenets.
Regular bus service connects it with the settlements in the municipality and Sofia.Airport Dolna Banya is the first private certified airport in Bulgaria situated 10 km.
Much of homeowners in the village Gutsal are foreigners who live there year round, captivated by the beauty and cleanliness of the area.
Text: Mirela
Photos: Internet