Bansko Statistics : South West Bulgaria Region Pirin Mountains Altitude 930m – 2,580m Population 8,000 Employment 95.3% Literacy 98.9% Visitors in 2005 600,000 Euros Invested 180,000,000 euros (2001-2004) Nearest Airport Sofia (160km) Nearest City Blagoevgrad (62km) Ski Season December - April