Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Blagoevgrad · Bulgaria
Blagoevgrad is a mid-size city in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria with a population of 64,171. Elevation: 1,339 ft (408 m). Average temperature: 52°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 Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad is а town in Southwestern Bulgaria, the administrative centre of Blagoevgrad Municipality and of Blagoevgrad Province. With a population of almost 70,000 inhabitants, it is the economic and cultural centre of Southwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the valley of the Struma River at the foot of the Rila Mountains, 101 kilometres south of Sofia, close to the border with North Macedonia.
People
Climate
| Population | 64,171 |
| Population Density | 5,750 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0146°, 23.0980° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Blagoevgrad |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.9 inches (531 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
About Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad is a mid-size city in Bulgaria (Blagoevgrad) with a population of 64,171. The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 feet (408 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Climate in Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (21°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 707 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0146°N, 23.0980°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 | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Blagoevgrad has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Blagoevgrad
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University in Bulgaria | University | - | Visit → |
| American University in Bulgaria Campus | University | - | , |
| Югозападен университет "Неофит Рилски" | University | - | , |
| ЮЗУ-база Бачиново | University | - | , |
Schools in Blagoevgrad
13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ПМГ „Акад. С. А. Корольов“ | - | - | - | - |
| Lyudmil Stoyanov Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| 5 SU "Georgi Izmirliev" | - | - | - | - |
| 2 OU Dimitar Blagoev | - | - | - | - |
| 9-то ОУ "Пейо К. Яворов" и ЧПГ по предприемачество и нови технологии "Полет" | - | - | - | - |
| СУ "Иван Вазов" | - | - | - | - |
| 3 OU "Dimitar Talev" | - | - | - | - |
| PGSAG "Vasil Levski" | - | - | - | - |
| PGI "Ivan Iliev" | - | - | - | - |
| 7 SU "Kuzman Shapkarev" | - | - | - | - |
| 4 СОУ Димчо Дебелянов | - | - | - | - |
| Благоевградска професионална гимназия „Ичко Бойчев“ | - | - | - | - |
| Национална хуманитарна гимназия „Св. св. Кирил и Методий“ | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Blagoevgrad
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Museums in Blagoevgrad
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Gallery | ||||
| Private Museum for old cars and memorabilia | ||||
| Regional historical museum | ||||
| Rila Monastery Ecclesiastical and Historical Museum | ||||
| Исторически музей - Дупница | ||||
| Къщата музей „Васил Демиревски – Жельо“ | ||||
| Музей на водата | ||||
| Общински музей "Алекси Рилец" |
Libraries in Blagoevgrad
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panitza Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blagoevgrad
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad Market | |||||
| Зита ЕООД | |||||
| Комплекс Буратино | |||||
| Кооперативен пазар |
Hotels in Blagoevgrad
19 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Blagoevgrad
31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Blagoevgrad
16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Blagoevgrad
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Blagoevgrad
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Blagoevgrad
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Blagoevgrad
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Blagoevgrad
3 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Blagoevgrad
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Blagoevgrad
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Blagoevgrad
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Blagoevgrad
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Blagoevgrad
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Blagoevgrad
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Blagoevgrad
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Blagoevgrad
19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Blagoevgrad
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Blagoevgrad
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Blagoevgrad
| Team | League | Division |
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Ski Resorts Near Blagoevgrad
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bansko | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vitosha | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| писта Офелиите | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Blagoevgrad
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia Airport | SOF | Large 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 |
| Ponikva Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sofia West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blagoevgrad
17 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
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| Post office Blagoevgrad C | |
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Blagoevgrad
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Rila Monastery |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blagoevgrad
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Presentation of Virgin Mary | |
| Възкресение Господне | |
| Възнесение Господне | |
| Делвино | |
| Параклис "Свети дух" | |
| Св. Илия | |
| Свети Димитър | |
| Храм "Възнесение Господне" | |
| Храм „Св. Архангел Михаил“ | |
| Храм Рождество Богородично | |
| Църква „Свети Димитър“ |
Quick Facts
Around Blagoevgrad
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Bulgaria
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Blagoevgrad?
Blagoevgrad has a population of 64,171 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 5,750 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Blagoevgrad?
Blagoevgrad has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
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