The town of Levski has a population of 11 000 inhabitants and lies at a distance of 49 km east of Pleven. Levski is the municipal centre of 12 settlements. The town is located in the valley of the Osam River. In the vicinities of the town there are remains of a Roman settlement. The town is described in the Turkish registry books from 1430. Until 1897 the town is known under the name of Kara agach.