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Chiprovtsi, Bulgaria

Montana · Bulgaria

Chiprovtsi is a small town in Montana, Bulgaria with a population of 1,941. Elevation: 1,598 ft (487 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,941 Population 77/sq mi density
1,598 ft Elevation 487 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$15,012 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,012 median income

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About Chiprovtsi

Chiprovtsi

Chiprovtsi is a small town in northwestern Bulgaria, administratively part of Montana Province. It lies on the shores of the river Ogosta in the western Balkan Mountains, very close to the Bulgarian-Serbian border. A town of about 2,000 inhabitants, Chiprovtsi is the administrative centre of Chiprovtsi Municipality that also covers nine nearby villages.

People

Population1,941
Density77/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,012

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Population1,941
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Coordinates43.3842°, 22.8808°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceMontana
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$15,012

About Chiprovtsi

Chiprovtsi is a small town in Bulgaria (Montana) with a population of 1,941. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet (487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Chiprovtsi is $15,012, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Chiprovtsi vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chiprovtsi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates43.3842°N, 22.8808°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 30, 2024.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 83 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 81 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 91 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 89 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 79 km
Jul 16, 2011 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia M4.4 103 km
Dec 16, 1994 15 km NNE of Jagodina, Serbia M4.3 147 km
Apr 24, 2002 4 km ENE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.3 140 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 148 km
Oct 11, 2010 5 km SSE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.3 146 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 150 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 86 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 146 km
Apr 29, 2002 1 km NE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.2 143 km
Jun 12, 2023 9 km WSW of Paraćin, Serbia M4.2 137 km
Jan 12, 1993 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia M4.2 117 km
May 14, 2004 2 km NNW of Lagja e Poshtme, Serbia M4.1 144 km
May 10, 2006 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria M4.1 41 km
Jun 22, 2002 13 km NNE of Jagodina, Serbia M4.1 149 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km NE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in

Chiprovtsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Chiprovtsi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ОУ Петър Парчевич
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Radio Stations near Chiprovtsi

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio LOLA (RS) MP3
Radio Karolina (RS) MP3
Radio Lola - Domaca (RS) classical MP3
Radio Sunset (RS) MP3 128 kbps
Nisville Online Radio (RS) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chiprovtsi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chiprovtsi Museum of History
Ethnographic Museum
History Museum
House of Ivan Vasov
Seoski dom Paklestica
Етнографски музей гр. Берковица
Къща-музей "Иван Вазов"
Музей на природата и науката

Libraries in Chiprovtsi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Петър Богдан0.0

Farmers Markets in Chiprovtsi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Общински пазар

Hotels in Chiprovtsi

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiprovets
Ставровата къща

Restaurants in Chiprovtsi

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kanatitsa
Кипровец
Огоста

Cafes in Chiprovtsi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Барса

Monuments in Chiprovtsi

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Чипровско Въстание"
Иван Бобанов
Феникс

Breweries in Chiprovtsi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Чипровско пиво

Stadiums & Teams in Chiprovtsi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Chiprovtsi

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Chiprovtsi

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Bor AirportSmall Airport
Breznik AirfieldSmall Airport
Erden AirfieldSmall Airport
Krivodol AirstripSmall Airport
Medovnitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Montana AirfieldSmall Airport
Slivnitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Vidin Smurdan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vratsa AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chiprovtsi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
3460

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiprovtsi

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiprovtsi Monastery
Saint Nicholas Church
Свети Георги
Храм "Св. Вознесение Господне"
Храм "Св. Иван Рилски"

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Waterfalls
36
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
550 m (1,805 ft)
Area
65.5 km² (25.3 mi²)
Postal Code
3460
Website
chiprovtzi.hit.bg

🇧🇬 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 Chiprovtsi

What is the population of Chiprovtsi?

Chiprovtsi has a population of 1,941 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

Is Chiprovtsi 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 Chiprovtsi?

Chiprovtsi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chiprovtsi?

There are 97 business establishments in the area.

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