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Dzhigurovo is a village in South-western Bulgaria. It is part of Sandanski Municipality, Blagoevgrad region.
It is 5 km away from town of Sandanski, 25 km away from town of Petrich and 68 km away from town of Blagoevgrad. It is set 300-499 m above sea level. The population is approximately 750 people.
Agriculture and stock-breeding are the main means of living of the people.
In the recent years many foreign tourists buy properties in the village. They want to live round-the-year in this tranquil village.
Interesting attraction in the village is the century-old plane-tree which is with unique shape. It is with big hollow in it that was used as an oven in the past.
Dzhigurovo comprises a community centre and a town-hall.
Bus transportation to town of Sandanski serves daily the people of the village and allows them to work in the town. The international road E-79 and the international railway line Sofia-Kulata-Atina pass through the territory of Sandanski region.
Text and pictures: Mirela