The town of Letnitza has a population of 4 000 inhabitants and lies at a distance of 36 km northeast of Lovech. The town is the municipal centre of 3 settlements. Letnitza is situated along the Osam River. The first written evidence for the existence of the settlement is from 1570 when the town is mentioned under the name of Letnidzhe. In the region of Letnitza is obtained marl clay. The region is specialized in the production of grains, sunflower, vegetables and vine-growing. During the Middle Ages there has existed a settlement in the region. In 1963 on the territory of the municipality has been discovered a Thracian treasure. The Letnitza treasure consists of 17 silver applications from a horse's ammunition and a bronze rein.