Targovishte

city in Targovishte municipality, Targovishte oblast, Bulgaria

Targovishte is a town in the northeastern part of Bulgaria. It is a capital of Targovishte Province. It is 125 km to the west of the Black Sea. About 37,000 people live in the town.

Targovishte
Търговище
City
Coat of arms of Targovishte
Targovishte is located in Bulgaria
Targovishte
Targovishte
Location of Targovishte
Coordinates: 43°15′N 26°35′E / 43.250°N 26.583°E / 43.250; 26.583
CountryBulgaria
Province (Oblast)Targovishte
MunicipalityTargovishte
Government
 • MayorDarin Dimitrov (GERB)
Area
 • City87.427 km2 (33.756 sq mi)
Elevation
170 m (560 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • City37,341
 • Density430/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
 • Urban
56,868
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
7700
Area code0601
License PlateT
WebsiteOfficial website