Chelopech, Bulgaria
Sofia · Bulgaria
Chelopech is a small town in Sofia, Bulgaria with a population of 1,453. Elevation: 2,349 ft (716 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°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 Chelopech
Chelopech is a village in the western part of Bulgaria. It is the only village in the Chelopech Municipality, Sofia Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,453 |
| Population Density | 85 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7000°, 24.0833° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Sofia |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.1 inches (688 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.0 inches (18 cm) |
About Chelopech
Chelopech is a small town in Bulgaria (Sofia) with a population of 1,453. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet (716 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7000°N, 24.0833°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in |
Chelopech has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.5").
Museums in Chelopech
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History Museum Panagyurishte | ||||
| Museum of History | ||||
| Museum of Raina Knyaginya | ||||
| Todor Zhivkov Museum | ||||
| Todor Zhivkov's Birthhouse | ||||
| Въстановка на неолитно селище "Тополница" | ||||
| Дринова къща | ||||
| Исторически музей Етрополе | ||||
| Исторически Музей Стрелча | ||||
| Къща-музей "Райна Княгиня" | ||||
| Музеен комплекс Тодор Живков | ||||
| Природонаучен музей | ||||
| Тутева къща | ||||
| Фоклорен център |
Libraries in Chelopech
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Градска библиотека "Стоян Дринов" | 0.0 | |||||
| Любен Каравелов | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Chelopech
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chelopech
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chelopech
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chelopech
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chelopech
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| писта х. "Здравец" - малка | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| писта х. "Здравец" - голяма | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chelopech
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia Airport | SOF | Large Airport |
| Graf Ignatievo Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bahovitsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Belchinski Bani Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bohot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borovan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brenitsa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dolna Banya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grivitsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ihtiman Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Koynare Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Krivodol Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lesnovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maritsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moskovets Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nedelevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pishtigovo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slatina Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sokolare Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Stryama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsalapitsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vratsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chelopech
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Параклис Свети равнопостоли Константин и Елена |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Bulgaria
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chelopech?
Chelopech has a population of 1,453 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chelopech?
Chelopech has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.
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