The results of the first Regional Assembly elections of 17 October 1879 show a predominantly Bulgarian character: Of the 36 elected deputies, 31 were Bulgarians (86.1%), 3 were Greeks (8.3%) and two were Turks (5.6%).
Esimesed regionaalassamblee valimised 17. oktoobril 1879 näitavad samuti bulgaarlaste suurt osakaalu rahvastikus: 36st valitud saadikust olid 31 bulgaarlased (86,1%), kolm olid kreeklased (8,3%) ja kaks olid türklased (5,6%).