Bansko, Bulgaria
Blagoevgrad · Bulgaria
Bansko is a small city in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria with a population of 10,189. Elevation: 3,005 ft (916 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°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 Bansko
Bansko is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located in Blagoevgrad Oblast near the city of Razlog. Once mainly a stockbreeding and travelling merchant community, the town is now an international centre for winter and summer tourism. More recently Bansko has become a known hotspot for digital nomads driven in part by the relative affordability of the location combined with its natural scenery.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,189 |
| Population Density | 178 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8361°, 23.4875° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Blagoevgrad |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.1 inches (613 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.2 inches (18 cm) |
About Bansko
Bansko is a small city in Bulgaria (Blagoevgrad) with a population of 10,189. The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet (916 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Climate in Bansko
Bansko has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 725 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Area | 57.3 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8361°N, 23.4875°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in |
Bansko has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and September the driest (1.5").
Schools in Bansko
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ОУ Климент Охридски | - | - | - | - |
| СУ "Неофит Рилски" | - | - | - | - |
| НУ "Отец Паисий" | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ по лесотехника "Никола Й.Вапцаров" | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ по Електротехника | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ по туризъм "Алеко Константинов" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bansko
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bansko
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic and historical complex Radonova house | ||||
| Neofit Rilski | ||||
| Nikola Vaptsarov | ||||
| Permanent Icon Exhibition “Bansko Art School” | ||||
| Velyanov House | ||||
| Етнографски исторически музей | ||||
| Исторически музей | ||||
| Исторически музей - Белица | ||||
| Къща-музей „Неофит Рилски“ | ||||
| Неофит Рилски | ||||
| Паисий Хилендарски | ||||
| Паисий Хилендарски | ||||
| Римска баня | ||||
| Църква музей |
Farmers Markets in Bansko
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Левчето |
Hotels in Bansko
102 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bansko
56 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bansko
18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bansko
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bansko
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bansko
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bansko
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bansko
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bansko
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bansko
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bansko
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bansko
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bansko
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lailias Ski Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bansko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bansko | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bansko
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Belchinski Bani Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dolna Banya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ihtiman Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Panicharevo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Serres-Chortero Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sitagroi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sofia West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bansko
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Speedy | |
| Speedy | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bansko
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pirin National Park | Natural | 1983 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bansko
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Евангелска църква | |
| Евангелска църква | |
| Евангелска църква - Добринище | |
| Параклис "Св.Св.Козма и Дамян" | |
| Параклис "Св.Св.Петър и Павел" | |
| Св. Георги | |
| Св. Никола | |
| Св. Пантелеймон | |
| Св.Св. Петър и Павел | |
| Свети и праведни Богоотци Йоаким и Анна | |
| Храм Св. св. Теодор Тирон и Теодор Стратилат |
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Waterfalls Near Bansko
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bansko.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Св. Никола | |
| юленски скок | Height: 9 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Bulgaria
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bansko
What is the population of Bansko?
Bansko has a population of 10,189 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 178 people per square mile, spread across 57.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bansko?
Bansko has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.
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