Pernik Province () is a province in western Bulgaria, neighbouring Serbia. Its main city is Pernik, and other municipalities are Breznik, Kovachevtsi, Radomir, Tran, and Zemen.
Demographics Pernik province had a population of 133,750 according to the 2011 census, of which were male and were female. Bulgarian National Statistical Institute - 2011 census „WorldCityPopulation“„pop-stat.mashke.org“ Population by 01.02.2011 by Area and Sex from Bulgarian National Statistical Institute: Preliminary results of Census 2011
Ethnic groups
Total population (2011 census): 133 530 Population on 01.02.2011 by provinces, municipalities, settlements and age; National Statistical Institute
Ethnic groups (2011 census):Population by province, municipality, settlement and ethnic identification, by 01.02.2011; Bulgarian National Statistical Institute Identified themselves: 125 422 persons: Bulgarians: 120 929 (96,42%) Romani: 3 560 (2,84%) Others and indefinable: 933 (0,74%)
Ethnic groups in the province according to 2001 census: Population to 01.03.2001 by District and Ethnic Group from Bulgarian National Statistical Institute: Census 2001 Bulgarians: 145 642 (), Romani: 3 035 () Others and indefinable: 1155 ().
Religion Religious adherence in the province according to 2001 census: Religious adherence in Bulgaria - census 2001 Census 2001 religious adherence population % Orthodox Christians 146 141 Protestants 356 Muslims 178 Roman Catholics 92 Other 496 Religion not mentioned 2 569 total 149 832100%
Economy
Industry is of vital importance for the economy of the province. Pernik is the major manufacturing centre, one of the largest in the country with the "Stomana" steel complex, heavy machinery (mining and industrial equipment), building materials, and textiles being the most important. There is an enormous plant for heavy machinery in Radomir which produces excavators and industrial equipment, but is currently not working at full capacity.
See also Provinces of Bulgaria List of villages in Pernik Province
References
External links
City homepage
Pernik city information portal Information site for Pernik