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Barutin
Барутин
Village
Country Bulgaria
Province
(Oblast)
Smolyan
Municipality
(Obshtina)
Dospat
Government
 • MayorVenelin Kalfov (BSP...)
Area
 • Total54.946 km2 (21.215 sq mi)
Elevation
1,185 m (3,888 ft)
Population
 (2010-12-15)[2]
 • Total1,772
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
4830
Area code03046
Vehicle registrationCM

Barutin (Bulgarian: Барутин) is a village in southwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Dospat, Smolyan Province.

Geography

The village of Barutin is located in the Western Rhodope Mountains. It is situated in the Chech region.

History

From the middle of the 17th to the beginning of the 19th century the majority of the inhabitants of the village have been with Turkish origins. During the April Uprising Ahmed aga Barutinliata leads a campaign against Batak from this village.

Religion

The most population is Muslim. Most inhabitants of the village are Pomaks.

Sights

  • Basilica from the 5–6th century.
  • Thracian settlement in the Dolna Bartina region.

Notes