Gigen
Gigen
Гиген | |
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The Church of St George in Gigen | |
| Coordinates: 43°42′N 24°29′E / 43.700°N 24.483°E | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province (Oblast) | Pleven |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Krasimir Parvanov (Ataka) |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 1,641 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 5970 |
| Area code | 06562 |
Gigen (Bulgarian: Гиген, pronounced [ɟiˈɟɛn]) is a village in northern Bulgaria, part of Gulyantsi Municipality, Pleven Province. It is located near the Danube River, opposite the Romanian town of Corabia. As of 2024, Gigen has a population of 1,641 inhabitants. Gigen Peak on Graham Land in Antarctica is named after the village.