Alfatar, Bulgaria
Silistra · Bulgaria
Alfatar is a small town in Silistra, Bulgaria with a population of 1,192. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Alfatar
Alfatar is a town in Silistra Province, Northeastern Bulgaria, located in 18 km (11 mi) to the south of the town of Silistra. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Alfatar Municipality. As of December 2009, the town had a population of 1,714.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,192 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9469°, 27.2859° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Silistra |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.1 inches (511 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8 inches (10 cm) |
About Alfatar
Alfatar is a small town in Bulgaria (Silistra) with a population of 1,192. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 40.7 sq mi (105.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9469°N, 27.2859°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 4 | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in |
Alfatar has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Alfatar
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stres Radio (RO) | manele, manele noi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Voces Campi -Călărași (RO) | hits, manele | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smile FM Romania -Călărași-Oltenița (RO) | manele | MP3 | |
| Radio Oldies (RO) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Alfatar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dervent Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Lower Danube Museum | ||||
| Lower Danube Museum. Ethnography and Folk Art Department | ||||
| Museum of History | ||||
| Muzeul Dunării de Jos. Secția de Arheologie și Tezaur | ||||
| Primăria | ||||
| Silistra Regional Museum of History | ||||
| Природонаучен музей Сребърна |
Libraries in Alfatar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Centrală | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală | 0.0 | |||||
| Никола Й. Вапцаров | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alfatar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Agroalimentara | |||||
| Piata Veche |
Monuments in Alfatar
8 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alfatar
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Alfatar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Alfatar
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Varna Airport | VAR | Large Airport |
| Feteşti Borcea Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bedzhene Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Belitsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Branichevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Doyrantsi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Golyama Smolnitsa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gradishte Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kalugerene Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kaynardzha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krushari Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leskovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mânăstirea Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nikola Kozlevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Orlyak Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ostrovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Selskostopansko Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shumen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Staro Selishte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suvorovo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tervel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vetrino Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zavet Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Alfatar
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Рехабилитационен център |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alfatar
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Църква "Св. Тройца" |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Bulgaria
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What is the population of Alfatar?
Alfatar has a population of 1,192 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 40.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Alfatar?
Alfatar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.1 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.
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