LAG details

Country:

Bulgaria

LAG Code

L-BG001-035

LAG Name

ELHOVO

Address Line 1:

Elhovo,63 /13/ Targovska str.

Address Line 2:

Post Code:

8700

City:

Elhovo

Lag Manager:

Mariya Nikova

Email:

elhovo_lider@abv.bg

E-Mail for Cooperation:

elhovo_lider@abv.bg

Fax number:

Phone number:

00359879296905

Web Address:

https://www.migelhovo.org

Spoken Languages:

English, Bulgarian

Description of Area

LAG Elhovo operates in the municipality of Elhovo, Yambol districtl. The territory of LAG Elhovo fully coincides with the administrative boundaries of the municipality of Elhovo and covers all 22 settlements in the municipality. LAG Elhovo is located in the southeastern part of Bulgaria. The territory of LAG Elhovo is characterized with preserved nature and rich biodiversity: Situated in the lower reaches of Tundzha river and the river bed rapids are attractive and suitable for rafting and water slalom. Near the town of Elhovo, on the banks of Tundzha river, are situated “Balabana” and “Dolna Topchia” natural reserves which are the only natural habitat of Phasianus colchicus in Europe.

Main Themes of Strategy:

Size of Territory (km2)

702 km2

Number of Municipalities

List of Municipalities

Municipality of Elhovo

Average Population

16 219 inhabitants including 10 552 in the town of Elhovo and 5 667 in the villages

Total Budget 2007-2013

3 455 000 BGN

EAFRD Contribution

National Contribution

Private Contribution