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Belitsa, Bulgaria

Blagoevgrad · Bulgaria

Belitsa is a small town in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria with a population of 3,166. Elevation: 3,005 ft (916 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,166 Population 112/sq mi density
3,005 ft Elevation 916 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$11,124 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$11,124 median income

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About Belitsa

Belitsa

Belitsa is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located in the Belitsa Municipality of the province of Blagoevgrad.

People

Population3,166
Density112/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$11,124

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Population3,166
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Coordinates41.9508°, 23.5583°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceBlagoevgrad
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (579 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$11,124

About Belitsa

Belitsa is a small town in Bulgaria (Blagoevgrad) with a population of 3,166. The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet (916 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Belitsa is $11,124, which is 85% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 158 business establishments.

Income: Belitsa vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$11,124
85% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)158

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Belitsa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below Bulgaria avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (72.9 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates41.9508°N, 23.5583°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.60"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

774 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 149 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 91 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 101 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 96 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 102 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 112 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 145 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 95 km
Dec 21, 1990 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece M4.6 146 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 107 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 82 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 90 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 81 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 133 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 95 km
Jul 6, 1998 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia M4.5 122 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 66 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 114 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 108 km
Jan 1, 2018 8 km SSE of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.4 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in Driest
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in

Belitsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Belitsa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Начално училище "Петко Р. Славейков" - - - -
ПГ Н. Й. Вапцаров - - - -
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Museums in Belitsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnic and historical complex Radonova house
Icon Gallery
Neofit Rilski
Nikola Vaptsarov
Permanent Icon Exhibition “Bansko Art School”
Rila Monastery Ecclesiastical and Historical Museum
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 Belitsa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Левчето

Hotels in Belitsa

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farmhopping Village
Бор
Картала
Конде
Руди
УОБ "Семково" - УАСГ
УСОБ "Семково" - ТУ-София

Restaurants in Belitsa

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBQ
Rila Fish
Мартини ресторант и бар
При Христиана
Рибарник

Train Stations in Belitsa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belitsa

Bus Stations in Belitsa

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #10790176169
BG #5020279820
Bus Station Belitsa

Gas Stations in Belitsa

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #1137202880
Lukoil

Stadiums & Teams in Belitsa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Belitsa

5 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 - - -
Vitosha 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта Офелиите 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Belitsa

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Belchinski Bani Airstrip-Small Airport
Breznik Airfield-Small Airport
Dolna Banya Airfield-Small Airport
Ihtiman Airfield-Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield-Small Airport
Panicharevo Airfield-Small Airport
Serres-Chortero Airfield-Small Airport
Sofia West Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belitsa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Theodore Tyro and Theodore Stratilates
Джамия Юруково
Храм "Сретение Господне"
Църква „Св. св. Теодор Тирон и Теодор Стратилат“

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
953 m (3,127 ft)
Area
72.9 km² (28.1 mi²)
Postal Code
2780

🇧🇬 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 Belitsa

What is the population of Belitsa?

Belitsa has a population of 3,166 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.

Is Belitsa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $11,124, 85% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Belitsa?

Belitsa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Belitsa?

There are 158 business establishments in the area.

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