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Berkovitsa, Bulgaria

Montana · Bulgaria

Berkovitsa is a small city in Montana, Bulgaria with a population of 15,027. Elevation: 1,211 ft (369 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,027 Population 483/sq mi density
1,211 ft Elevation 369 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$15,012 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,012 median income

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About Berkovitsa

Berkovitsa is a town and ski resort in northwestern Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Berkovitsa Municipality, Montana Province and is close to the town of Varshets. As of December 2009, it had a population of 13,917.

People

Population15,027
Density483/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,012

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Population15,027
Population Density483 / sq mi
Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Coordinates43.2374°, 23.1251°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceMontana
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$15,012

About Berkovitsa

Berkovitsa is a small city in Bulgaria (Montana) with a population of 15,027. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet (369 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Berkovitsa is $15,012, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 751 business establishments.

Income: Berkovitsa vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$15,012
80% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)751

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Berkovitsa

Berkovitsa has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 713 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -13.6° / 8.5° 58.9
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -11.7° / 13.6° 38.2
Mar 3.2°C / 38°F -7.6° / 17.9° 54.0
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F -3.7° / 21.8° 57.5
May 12.9°C / 55°F 1.9° / 24.9° 75.0
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 7° / 30.4° 97.0
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 9.1° / 34.5° 57.3
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 10.7° / 34.4° 46.2
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 4° / 30.7° 41.6
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 0.3° / 25.1° 41.6
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F -5.8° / 19° 59.7
Dec 0.7°C / 33°F -9.6° / 11.9° 86.4
Berkovitsa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Bulgaria avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area31.1 sq mi (80.7 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates43.2374°N, 23.1251°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

253 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 25, 2022.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 67 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 63 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 75 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 71 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 63 km
Jul 16, 2011 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia M4.4 121 km
Apr 24, 2002 4 km ENE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.3 145 km
Jan 12, 1993 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia M4.2 118 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 70 km
Apr 29, 2002 1 km NE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.2 148 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 134 km
Mar 24, 2008 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 142 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km NE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.1 147 km
May 10, 2006 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria M4.1 36 km
Jul 27, 2013 7 km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria M4.1 148 km
Apr 25, 2002 8 km E of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.1 143 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 126 km
May 14, 2004 2 km NNW of Lagja e Poshtme, Serbia M4.1 148 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 40 km
Apr 26, 2002 5 km SE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in

Berkovitsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Berkovitsa

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
2 ОУ Христо Смирненски - - - -
Лесотехническа професионална гимназия - - - -
ОУ "Св.Св.Кирил и Методий" - - - -
4 ОУ Г. С. Раковски - - - -
1 ОУ Никола Вапцаров - - - -
3 ОУ Иван Вазов - - - -
ПУ Христо Ботев - - - -
Дом за психично болни деца - - - -
ПГ д-р Иван Панов - - - -
ОУ Георги Стойков Раковски - - - -
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Radio Stations near Berkovitsa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Berkovitsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chiprovtsi Museum of History
Ethnographic Museum
House of Ivan Vasov
Regionalen istoricheski muzeĭ - Montana
Етнографски музей гр. Берковица
Къща-музей "Иван Вазов"
Общински музей
Първото училище в Годеч

Libraries in Berkovitsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Петър Богдан0.0
Регионална библиотека Гео Милев0.0

Farmers Markets in Berkovitsa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Женския пазар
Руски пазар

Hotels in Berkovitsa

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Komhotel
Ашиклар-Еко хотел
Воденицата
Гелов
Деметра
Къщата на генерала

Restaurants in Berkovitsa

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Fabbrica
The River
Кръстева къща
Механа "Адашите"

Cafes in Berkovitsa

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chainata
Боги и РПК бързия
Данс

Monuments in Berkovitsa

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Замфир Попов
Иван Изатовски-Вачо

Castles in Berkovitsa

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Калето

Dentists in Berkovitsa

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #5820817848

Train Stations in Berkovitsa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berkovitsa

Bus Stations in Berkovitsa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Берковица

Gas Stations in Berkovitsa

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OMV
Ио Газ
Топойл

Banks in Berkovitsa

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DSK Bank
DSK Bank
UBB

Breweries in Berkovitsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Чипровско пиво

Stadiums & Teams in Berkovitsa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Berkovitsa

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vitosha 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта Офелиите 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stara Planina 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Berkovitsa

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Borovan Airstrip-Small Airport
Breznik Airfield-Small Airport
Erden Airfield-Small Airport
Krivodol Airstrip-Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield-Small Airport
Medovnitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Montana Airfield-Small Airport
Slivnitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Sokolare Highway Strip-Small Airport
Vratsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Berkovitsa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Берковица

Churches & Religious Organizations in Berkovitsa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Молитвен дом
Св. Николай Чудотворец
Храм "Рождество Богородично"
Храм Св. Троица

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
371 m (1,217 ft)
Area
80.7 km² (31.1 mi²)
Postal Code
3500
Website
berkovitsa.com

🇧🇬 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 Berkovitsa

What is the population of Berkovitsa?

Berkovitsa has a population of 15,027 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 483 people per square mile, spread across 31.1 square miles.

Is Berkovitsa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,012, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Berkovitsa?

Berkovitsa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Berkovitsa?

There are 751 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Varshets 7,512 pop · 8.7 mi Montana 47,445 pop · 13.1 mi Godech 5,154 pop · 15.7 mi Chiprovtsi 1,941 pop · 15.9 mi Boychinovtsi 2,181 pop · 19.3 mi Krivodol 3,651 pop · 20.4 mi Svoge 8,964 pop · 21.9 mi Vratsa 49,569 pop · 22.1 mi Dragoman 3,814 pop · 23.9 mi Medkovets 2,690 pop · 26.8 mi Slivnitsa 7,545 pop · 27.0 mi Pirot, SE 40,678 pop · 27.8 mi Kostinbrod 12,175 pop · 29.4 mi Brusartsi 1,734 pop · 29.6 mi
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