Subdivisions of Bulgaria
# Subdivisions of Bulgaria

Subdivisions of Bulgaria:

* Provinces of Bulgaria – first level
* City of Sofia – first level
* Municipalities of Bulgaria

## History

After the liberation of Bulgaria, the country administrative were divided to 12 provinces (Bulgarian: губернии).

### Okrazhiya and departments

After 1880 Kingdom of Bulgaria were separated to 21 Okrazhiya (in English: regimental). During the years to 1885 Eastern Rumelia, where were living Bulgarians (around 92%) administrative separated to 6 departments.

## NUTS

| Level | Subdivisions | # |
| - | - | - |
| NUTS 1 | Regions (Rajoni) | 2 |
| NUTS 2 | Planning regions (Rajoni za planirane) | 6 |
| NUTS 3 | Oblasts (Podregiony) | 28 |
| Level | Subdivisions | # |
| LAU 1 | Municipalities (Obshtini) | 264 |
| LAU 2 | Settlements (Naseleni mesta) | 5329 |
