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Botevgrad, Bulgaria

Sofia · Bulgaria

Botevgrad is a small city in Sofia, Bulgaria with a population of 20,909. Elevation: 1,263 ft (385 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,909 Population 1,016/sq mi density
1,263 ft Elevation 385 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.5 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 Botevgrad

Botevgrad

Botevgrad is a town in western Bulgaria. It is located in Botevgrad Municipality of Sofia Province and is close to Pravets. Botevgrad lies 47 km from Sofia.

People

Population20,909
Density1,016/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Population20,909
Population Density1,016 / sq mi
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Coordinates42.9080°, 23.7927°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSofia
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (621 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Botevgrad

Botevgrad is a small city in Bulgaria (Sofia) with a population of 20,909. The city sits at an elevation of 1,263 feet (385 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Botevgrad is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,045 business establishments.

Income: Botevgrad vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,045

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Botevgrad

Botevgrad has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 658 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -12.5° / 12.3° 49.5
Feb 2.5°C / 37°F -10.8° / 16.3° 37.2
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F -6.1° / 20.6° 47.7
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F -2.4° / 24.1° 59.8
May 14.6°C / 58°F 3.3° / 27.5° 79.4
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 8.4° / 32.8° 92.5
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 10.8° / 36.5° 54.9
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 12.6° / 36.1° 39.2
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 5.7° / 32.8° 36.9
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 1.1° / 27.6° 40.7
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -4.4° / 21.1° 55.2
Dec 2°C / 36°F -9° / 14.6° 65.4
Botevgrad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,263 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density1,016/sq mi
Coordinates42.9080°N, 23.7927°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

339 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 73 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 133 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 141 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 129 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 74 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 65 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 73 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 66 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 117 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 146 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 129 km
May 22, 2016 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria M4.3 146 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 116 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 101 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 75 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 131 km
Jan 12, 1993 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia M4.2 149 km
May 10, 2006 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria M4.1 82 km
Mar 24, 2008 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 117 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Botevgrad has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Botevgrad

Institution Type Founded Website
International Business School College Visit →
Обединен технически колеж към ТУ-София College

Schools in Botevgrad

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ОУ „Никола Йонков Вапцаров“
ОУ „Никола Йонков Вапцаров“
ЦПКК "Зелин" - Учебна база на БТК
ВТУ Стамен Пенчев
ПМГ акад. проф. д-р Асен Златаров
ПГТМ Хр. Ботев
ОУ Васил Левски
ОУ Кирил и Методий
ОУ "Васил Левски"
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Radio Stations near Botevgrad

52 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Energy NRJ Bulgaria pop, dance MP3 128 kbps
BG Radio local music MP3 128 kbps
1 Rock Bulgaria rock MP3
Fresh! hits MP3 128 kbps
BG Estrada pop MP3 128 kbps
City HipHop R&B hiphop r&b AAC 128 kbps
Deep House Radio best, deep AAC 140 kbps
Авто Радио dance, top40 AAC 128 kbps
Vanilla chill out AAC 160 kbps
Radio Veronika etno, pop-folk AAC 128 kbps
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only (ogg) pop, 90's OGG
Radio 1 Rock rock OGG
Darik news, politics MP3 192 kbps
Radio Folk BG MP3 320 kbps
bTV Radio news MP3 128 kbps
City Bulgaria MP3
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only pop, 90's MP3 128 kbps
EILO Techno Radio techno MP3
Radioplay Cafe cafe AAC 160 kbps
Balkan Radio america, balkan AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Family misc MP3 128 kbps
Deep Radio Europe dance, electro house MP3 160 kbps
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 00s Only pop, 00's AAC 48 kbps
EILO Trance Radio trance MP3
Euronews Bulgaria bulgaria, euronews MP3 192 kbps
Radio Chanove folk, етно MP3 128 kbps
City HipHop RaB hiphop r&b AAC 48 kbps
BNR Sofia (high) bnr, public radio AAC+ 36 kbps
Радио FM+ pop MP3 128 kbps
BG Rap Radio best, bg AAC 140 kbps
Nova Bulgaria MP3
City Radio Bulgaria hits OGG
Fresh Bulgaria MP3 128 kbps
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only (aac) pop, 90's AAC 48 kbps
kef.fm folk, pop-folk MP3 320 kbps
Коледно радио aac, christmas AAC 128 kbps
Радио Fresh! pop MP3 128 kbps
BNR - Hristo Botev classical, jazz AAC+ 36 kbps
Metro DANCE Radio club, dance MP3 128 kbps
Радио CITY pop MP3
City Latin latin AAC 128 kbps
Tangra Mega Rock hard rock heavy metal MP3 192 kbps
top.fm chalga, folklore MP3 320 kbps
Metro HITS Radio entertainment, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Horo MP3 128 kbps
folklor.fm folk, folklor MP3 320 kbps
Радио FM+ 90s, adult OGG
Test NRJ Sergio IP 90s MP3 128 kbps
Metro Country Rock HD country, country rock MP3 128 kbps
House Music Radio house AAC 140 kbps
Radio Family 89.5 Fm kids MP3 128 kbps
Metro Love Xmas Radio 128k, christmas MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Botevgrad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Todor Zhivkov Museum
Todor Zhivkov's Birthhouse
Вазов кът
Исторически музей
Исторически музей Етрополе
Килийно училище Боженица
Къща-музей Баба Илийца
Музеен комплекс Тодор Живков

Libraries in Botevgrad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0
Хубава Яна0.0

Farmers Markets in Botevgrad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Мездра пазар
Пазар Елин Пелин

Hotels in Botevgrad

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Plaza
Ловна резиденция Търсава
Урвич-почивна станция на община Ботевград
Хотел Ботевград
Хотел ресторант Балкан

Restaurants in Botevgrad

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balkanika
City Plaza
Corner-a
La Francesco
Nobilis Restaurant
Olimp
Relax
Tutti's Heaven
Балкан
Гостилница „Чешмата“
Зелената къща
Месото бързо хранене
Механа Бохеми
Нептун
рибен бар КИКИ
Хотел и ресторант Фреш

Cafes in Botevgrad

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar & grill Nobilis
Coffe & Catering Младост
Face Club
Flamingo
Kozaro
V-Zone
Мечката
Мики Маус
При Редака
Цвет

Cinemas in Botevgrad

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

кино Форум

Monuments in Botevgrad

10 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Антифашистки паметник село Врачеш
Бюст на Никола Вапцаров
Войнишки паметник
Гробът на майор Франк Томсън
Паметник "Свобода или смърт"
Паметник на загиналите във Втората световна война
Парк-Паметник
Партизански паметник
Партизански паметник
Христо Гурбов

Dentists in Botevgrad

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

д-р Васил Пеев
Росен Станчев

Veterinaries in Botevgrad

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Санопетс

Bus Stations in Botevgrad

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #498593765
BG #8489932051
Автогара Ботевград

Gas Stations in Botevgrad

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
BG #4897076100
BG #4897096395
GASTRADE
Ivoni
Lukoil
Lukoil
Lukoil
Pegas
Shell
Метанстанция
Никсметал

Banks in Botevgrad

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Cooperative Bank
Fibank
Postbank
TBI Bank
UBB
UBB
UniCredit Bulbank

Gyms in Botevgrad

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

THE ONE

Stadiums & Teams in Botevgrad

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Botevgrad

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Botevgrad

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Dolna Mitropoliya Air BaseMedium Airport
Belchinski Bani AirstripSmall Airport
Borovan AirstripSmall Airport
Brenitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Dolna Banya AirfieldSmall Airport
Erden AirfieldSmall Airport
Ihtiman AirfieldSmall Airport
Knezha AirstripSmall Airport
Koynare AirstripSmall Airport
Krivodol AirstripSmall Airport
Lesnovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Montana AirfieldSmall Airport
Pishtigovo AirstripSmall Airport
Selanovtsi AirfieldSmall Airport
Slavovitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Sokolare Highway StripSmall Airport
StaroseltsiSmall Airport
Tsalapitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Vratsa AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Botevgrad

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Speedy
Speedy
Еконт
Еконт
Поща 2158
Поща Ботевград
Пощенска станция Своде 2171

Treatment Centers in Botevgrad

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
СБДПЛРВБ-Мездра

Churches & Religious Organizations in Botevgrad

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Monastery of St. 40 Martyrs
St. Nikolai Monastery
Успение на Пресвета Богородица
Храм „Свето Възнесение Господне“
Храм „Успение на Пресвета Богородица“

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
395 m (1,296 ft)
Area
53.3 km² (20.6 mi²)
Postal Code
2140
Mayor
Ivan Gavalugov
Website
botevgrad.bg/
Twinned With
Holbæk, Saransk

🇧🇬 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 Botevgrad

What is the population of Botevgrad?

Botevgrad has a population of 20,909 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 1,016 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

Is Botevgrad 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 Botevgrad?

Botevgrad has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Botevgrad?

There are 1,045 business establishments in the area.

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