The land of the village is located in Northwestern Bulgaria and is a part of country's granary, known by the name "Zlatia", situated at about 58 m. altitude. It stands on the left bank of the Ogosta river, as with small exceptions the terrain is plain. It is at distance of about 13 km. from the municipal center of Kozloduy, of 67 km. from the regional center Vratza and of 180 km. from the capital Sofia. Adjacent settlements are the villages Harletz, Butan, Sofronievo and the city of Mizia. It is believed that the name of the village comes from the rife bush plant hawthorn.
