Area - 3 618 sq. km
Population- 183 353
Average temperature - 10,9°C

Montana district is a natural center of the Northwest area. It is a point of intersection of main country and foreign country roads - the international road E-79 crosses the territory of the country. One of the main factors for the development of the district is the Danube water transport. The Port in the town of Lom is the second one in the country, it is the river port of the Northwest Bulgaria and is the fastest way between West Europe, Bulgaria and the White sea.
The abundance of natural recourses - West Stara Planina, the mineral springs, interesting natural landmarks, the cultural and historical heritage, good game countries, authentic style of living and the pure region are a substantial reason for development of the tourism in the district.
The priorities for development of Montana district are the infrastructure improvement, industry restructure, revival of agriculture, development of tourist industry, the bio - diversion and preservation and development of human recourses. The economical revival of the district is essential.