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Burgas, Bulgaria

Burgas · 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Burgas is a large city in Burgas, Bulgaria with a population of 210,646. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
210,646 Population 2,151/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 22.0%
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 20.6%
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
2% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

People

Population210,646
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,151/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$15,853
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.0%

Health

Obesity20.6%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking38.1%
Depression6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI98 (Moderate)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband80.4%
Population210,646
Population Density2,151 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates42.5065°, 27.4689°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceBurgas
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (553 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age45.2 years

Is Burgas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burgas receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Burgas has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Burgas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 98.

Burgas has a population of 210,646 with a density of 2,151 people per square mile, spread across 97.9 square miles. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. 24.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 73.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

210,646
Total Population
2,151
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
97.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Burgas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Burgas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burgas is N/A. Per capita income is $15,853 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 41.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Burgas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$15,853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
2% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living41.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Burgas, 20.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.6% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 45.2% have high blood pressure. 38.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.5% report binge drinking. 73.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 6.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Burgas vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.6%
36% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
High Blood Pressure45.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking38.1%
172% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.5%
Physical Inactivity73.3%
Depression6.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.0%

Food & Exercise

Burgas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 98 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 51% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches
43% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median98.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %51.4%

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area97.9 sq mi (253.6 km²)
Population Density2,151/sq mi
Coordinates42.5065°N, 27.4689°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Burgas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F — from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (1.3").

22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 80.4% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.0%
35% below US avg
High School+95.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,151/sq mi
Total Area97.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Burgas

What is the population of Burgas?

Burgas has a population of 210,646 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 2,151 people per square mile, spread across 97.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Burgas expensive to live in?

Burgas is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 41.9 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Burgas?

Burgas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 98.

How is the job market in Burgas?

Burgas has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Burgas?

22.0% of adults in Burgas hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Burgas?

The obesity rate in Burgas is 20.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 38.1% of adults are smokers. 73.3% are physically inactive. 6.3% of residents report depression.

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