Momin Prohod ( bg, Момин проход ) is a health resort and spa located in western

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. It is part of the

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in the

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, about from the city of

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. Geographically, it is located in the Southwest part of

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mountain. In 2006, it obtained administrative autonomy and the status of

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The resort is an important therapeutic and rehabilitation center. The water of Momin Prohod is second to that of the Narechenski Bani spa in its radioactivity, third in

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, and 25th in the world.

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*Average annual temperature - + 10,5^о С. *Mineral water - hyperthermal 65 to 68^о С, weakly mineral, sulphate-sodium, moderately fluoric. *Main health factors - mineral water and mud, electric-treatment and thermal procedures

Gallery

Image:Momin-prohod-main-street.jpg, Momin Prohod main street Image:Momin-Prohod-culture-club.jpg, Momin Prohod Culture Club Geo Milev Image:Mineral water fountain, Momin prohod.jpg, The mineral water fountain in Momin Prohod Image:Momin-Prohod-sanatorium.jpg, Spa rehabilitation hospital in Momin Prohod Image:Park 1.JPG, City park in Momin Prohod. The cultural community centre is in the background

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