Dushantsi Reservoir
Reservoir in Bulgaria
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The Dushantsi Reservoir (Bulgarian: Язовир Душанци) is a dam reservoir in Bulgaria.[1] It is located in the Zlatitsa–Pirdop Valley between the Balkan Mountains to the north and Sredna Gora mountain range to the south. It is situated in western-central Bulgaria in Sofia Province. The reservoir is fed by the river Topolnitsa.
| Dushantsi Reservoir | |
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  Dushantsi Reservoir | |
| Location | Zlatitsa–Pirdop Valley |
| Coordinates | 42°41′48″N 24°17′13″E |
| Type | dam |
| Primary outflows | Topolnitsa river |
| Basin countries | Bulgaria |
| Water volume | 13 hm3 (460,000,000 cu ft) |
The dam wall can be easily reached by car, via the first class I-6 road Gyueshevo–Sofia–Karlovo–Burgas. The area around the reservoir is used for outings, picnics, water sports and fishing.
