Botevgrad is situated at a 47-km-distance from Sofia - the capital of Republic of Bulgaria Botevgrad and its hinterland are located in a picturesque elliptic valley with a total area of 506.6 sq. km. The municipality covers parts of the Western Stara Planina Mountain - Razhana, Mourgash, Billo and Golyama Planina and some parts of the Northern Balkan. Prohoda Vitinya or Vitinya Pass connecting Northern Bulgaria with Southern Bulgaria and the proximity of the capital contribute to its strategic location. Botevgrad municipality borders the following municipalities: Pravets, Etropoleh, Gorna Malina, Elin Pelin, Svogeh, Mezdra and Roman. The region of Botevgrad municipality is quite rich in natural resources. The relief is remarkable for its outstanding variety. The municipality covers the following geographic parts: a part of Botevgradska Kotlovina (the valley of Botevgrad), some parts of Botevgradski Predbalkan mountain and four of the Balkan shoulders - Razhana, Golyama Planina, Mourgash and Billo. Kotlovinata Zhleba – Fillet Hollow is situated between the main Balkan Range and the Northern Balkan.