Banite

Banite (Bulgarian: Баните, pronounced [ˈbanitɛ], "The Baths") is a village in the Central Rhodope Mountains of southernmost Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of Banite municipality, Smolyan Province. Banite is known for its mineral springs. The village lies at 41°37′N 25°1′E / 41.617°N 25.017°E / 41.617; 25.017 at 681 m above sea level. As of September 2005 it has a population of 1,322 and the mayor is Raycho Danailov.Geographic reference error: 1=Bulgaria Banite is the seat of Banite municipality (part of Smolyan Province), which includes the following 20 villages: