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Dushantsi Reservoir

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Dushantsi Reservoir
Dushantsi Reservoir is located in Bulgaria
Dushantsi Reservoir
Dushantsi Reservoir
LocationZlatitsa–Pirdop Valley
Coordinates42°41′48″N 24°17′13″E / 42.69667°N 24.28694°E / 42.69667; 24.28694
Typedam
Primary outflowsTopolnitsa river
Basin countriesBulgaria
Water volume13 hm3 (460,000,000 cu ft)

The Dushantsi Reservoir (Bulgarian: Язовир Душанци) 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.

The dam wall can be easily reached by car, via the first class I-6 road GyueshevoSofiaKarlovoBurgas. The area around the reservoir is used for outings, picnics, water sports and fishing.