The town of Kostinbrod lies at a distance of 15 km northwest of Sofia. The town is a municipal centre with 13 component settlements. Kostinbrod has a population of 12 000 inhabitants. In the vicinity of the town are discovered ancient mosaic buildings from IV and V centuries and a medieval settlement. The town is known to have existed ever since 1430. Kostinbrod specializes in the food-processing industry.