Kostenets

For other uses, seeKostenets (disambiguation).

Kostenets Костенец
Town
St. George Church in Kostenets.
Kostenets Location of Kostenets (town)
Coordinates:42°18′N23°52′E
Country	Bulgaria
Province(Oblast)	Sofia
Municipality	Kostenets
Government
• Mayor	Radostin Radev
Elevation	494 m (1,621 ft)
Population (13.09.2005)
• Total	9,962
Time zone	UTC+2(EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3(EEST)
Postal Code	2030
Area code	07142

Kostenets(Bulgarian:Костенец[ˈkɔstɛnɛt͡s]) is atowninSofia Provincein westernBulgaria,and theadministrative centreof theKostenets Municipality(which also contains a separatevillage of Kostenets). The town is situated in theKostenets–Dolna Banya Valleyat the foot of the mountain ranges ofRilaandSredna Gora,about 70 km (43 mi) southeast of capitalSofia.

The average monthly and annual air temperature at daylight varies from -4.2C (January) to +16.1C (July). The abundance of mineral springs is one of the special characteristics of the region. The spa resort ofMomin Prohodis a specialised centre for rehabilitation and recreation and attracts many visitors. The spa resorts Villas Kostenets, Pchelinski bani, and the village of Kostenets are near the town.

The favourable climatic factors, the unique combination of the thermal mineral water resources with the immediate proximity to the resort of Borovets and the country's capital, and the natural and historical sights provide a potential for year-round tourism, recreation, and sport. There is a library, a school, a supermarket, and a few shops.

Kostenets SaddleinImeon RangeonSmith Islandin theSouth Shetland Islands,Antarcticais named after Kostenets.