The town of Kyustendil is situated in the most Western region of Bulgaria. It lies at the most Northern slopes of the Osogovo Mountain, 525 meters above the sea level and has population of approximately 56 500 inhabitants. The town is situated 90 km southwest of Sofia, 70 km northwest of Blagoevgrad and a little further to Bansko, and 22 km northeast of the border point with Macedonia. Kyustendil and its surrounding areas are well known as the orchard of Bulgaria, where mostly cherries, plums, apples and etc. are grown. It is a spa resort of national significance and a regional centre. The town has a temperate mediteranean climate.