The town of Simitli has a population of 7 000 inhabitants and is located at a distance of 17 km south of Blagoevgrad. The town is an administrative centre with 7 component settlements. There are mineral springs in Simitli. The Municipality is specialized in the growing of tobacco, vineyards, orchard trees and vegetables. Within the region of Simitli there are remains of an ancient fortress used in the Middle Age. More about 'Blagoevgrad district' : The town of Blagoevgrad The town of Sandanski The town of Melnik The town of Petrich The town of Bansko The town of Gotze Delchev The town of Razlog The town of Belitza The town of Kresna The town of Yakoruda The town of Hadzhidimovo The municipality of Garmen The municipality of Satovcha The municipality of Strumyani Protected territories - Blagoevgrad