The town of Galabovo has a population of about 9 000 inhabitants. It is the municipal centre of 10 settlements. It lies at a distance of 45 km southeast of Stara Zagora. On the territory of the municipality have been discovered many housing buildings, ceramic objects telling for the main means of living of the first settlers - the growing, processing and preservation of agricultural products.

The true history of the settlement starts in 1837 when the construction of a 106 km long railway line begins. By the railway station begin to spring up pubs, shops and warehouses. The settlement is called Karanbur station.