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Banite, Bulgaria

Smolyan · Bulgaria

Banite is a small town in Smolyan, Bulgaria with a population of 1,279. Elevation: 2,388 ft (728 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,279 Population 213/sq mi density
2,388 ft Elevation 728 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$17,604 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,604 median income

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About Banite

Banite

Banite is a village in the Central Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of Banite Municipality, Smolyan Province. Banite is known for its mineral springs, hydro and balneotherapy centre. It is situated about 270km south-east from the capital Sofia and 40km east from the famous ski resort Pamporovo.

People

Population1,279
Density213/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Population1,279
Population Density213 / sq mi
Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Coordinates41.6167°, 25.0167°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSmolyan
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.9 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Banite

Banite is a small town in Bulgaria (Smolyan) with a population of 1,279. The city sits at an elevation of 2,388 feet (728 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Banite is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 64 business establishments.

Income: Banite vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$17,604
77% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Banite

Banite has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 691 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F -2° / 7.1° 65.2
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F -0.5° / 9.7° 63.4
Mar 8°C / 46°F 2.4° / 13.5° 61.0
Apr 12.3°C / 54°F 6.1° / 18.5° 53.0
May 16.9°C / 62°F 10.4° / 23.4° 67.1
Jun 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.7° 61.9
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 16.3° / 30.9° 39.8
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 16.1° / 31.1° 24.9
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 12.1° / 26.1° 48.4
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 7.7° / 19.7° 65.6
Nov 9°C / 48°F 3.9° / 14° 59.0
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F -0.1° / 8.4° 81.2
Banite experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,388 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below Bulgaria avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates41.6167°N, 25.0167°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

574 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 149 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 74 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 48 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 50 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 45 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 51 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 69 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 50 km
May 22, 2016 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria M4.3 147 km
Jun 27, 2004 12 km WNW of Féres, Greece M4.3 115 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 117 km
Jun 25, 2007 4 km WSW of Palaiokómi, Greece M4.3 129 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 148 km
Mar 5, 2002 22 km NNE of Samothráki, Greece M4.2 117 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 100 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 150 km
Apr 10, 2018 27 km SSW of Elaiochóri, Greece M4.1 136 km
Aug 14, 1996 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria M4.1 54 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Samothráki, Greece M4.1 147 km
Feb 21, 2006 27 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Banite has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Banite

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Γλέντι 101.1 (GR) folk, greek MP3 160 kbps
Ρυθμός Κομοτηνής 103.1 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3
Xanthi Dee Jay 94.6 (GR) electronic, hiphop MP3 160 kbps
Ρυθμός 106 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Χρόνος 87.5 (GR) news talk, pop MP3
Ροδόπη 95.5 (GR) greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 (GR) greek music, news MP3 256 kbps
Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης (GR) orthodox christian, religion MP3 256 kbps
Underground GR (GR) student radio MP3 320 kbps
Virus 105.5 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Goal 105.1 (GR) pop, sports news MP3 160 kbps
Kral 100 (GR) pop MP3 160 kbps
Glenti FM (GR) greek music MP3 160 kbps
Radio Play 91.5 Fm Stereo (Gr Xanthi) (GR) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Banite

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Атрактивна къща "Природа и наследство"
Етнографски музей
Исторически музей
Кристална зала
Музей "Килийно училище"
Музей минно дело и рудодобив
Музей на пощите и съобщенията
Римска баня II век

Hotels in Banite

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ecohotel "Vishnevo"
Балнеоложки хотел Бялата къща, с. Баните
Ботевите Къщти
Комплекс БОЗУКОВИ
Къща за гости Фонтана
Хотел Върбински мост
Хотелски комплекс "Родопа"

Cafes in Banite

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Виолетка
Малка Арда

Dentists in Banite

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #10098276727

Bus Stations in Banite

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #6128507990

Gas Stations in Banite

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #2418946416
BG #2418946418

Stadiums & Teams in Banite

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Ski Resorts Near Banite

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pamporovo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chepelare 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ски Копривки 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта х. "Здравец" - малка 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта х. "Здравец" - голяма 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Banite

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Plovdiv International AirportPDVLarge Airport
Graf Ignatievo Air Base-Medium Airport
Air Belozem Airstrip-Small Airport
Asenovgrad Airfield-Small Airport
Belozem SSA Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorski Izvor Airstrip-Small Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia Airfield-Small Airport
Komotini Airfield-Small Airport
Malevo Airfield-Small Airport
Maritsa Airfield-Small Airport
Nedelevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Rakovski Airstrip-Small Airport
Stryama Airfield-Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Xanthi Aeroclub-Small Airport

Post Offices in Banite

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Загражден

Churches & Religious Organizations in Banite

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Църква

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
730 m (2,395 ft)
Area
15.5 km² (6.0 mi²)
Postal Code
4940

🇧🇬 About Bulgaria

Capital Sofia
Population 7,000,039
Area 110,910 km²
GDP (USD) $102,199,231,385
GDP per capita $15,853
HDI 0.802
Life expectancy 75.7 years
Internet users 80.4%
Urban population 73.7%
Currency BGN (Lev)
Languages Bulgarian
Calling code +359
TLD .bg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bulgaria

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Нова година
Jan 2 Currency change day Ден на валутната смяна
Mar 3 Liberation Day Ден на oсвобождението на България от Oсманско робство
Apr 10 Good Friday Разпети петък
Apr 11 Holy Saturday Велика събота
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Великден
Apr 13 Easter Monday Велики понеделник
May 1 International Workers' Day Ден на труда и на международната работническа солидарност
May 6 Saint George's Day Гергьовден, ден на храбростта и Българската армия
May 25 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Ден на Българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменост
Sep 7 Unification Day Ден на съединението
Sep 22 Independence Day Ден на независимостта на България
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Бъдни вечер
Dec 25 Christmas Day Рождество Христово
Dec 26 Second day of Christmas Рождество Христово

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banite

What is the population of Banite?

Banite has a population of 1,279 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 213 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

Is Banite expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,604, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Banite?

Banite has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Banite?

There are 64 business establishments in the area.

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