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Dospat, Bulgaria

Smolyan · Bulgaria

Dospat is a small town in Smolyan, Bulgaria with a population of 2,802. Elevation: 4,006 ft (1,221 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,802 Population 105/sq mi density
4,006 ft Elevation 1,221 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
24.1 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 Dospat

Dospat

Dospat is a town in the very south of Bulgaria, part of Smolyan Province, situated in the Rhodope Mountains, close to Dospat Dam. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Dospat Municipality. As of December 2010, the town had a population of 2,425 who are mainly Bulgarian Muslims.

People

Population2,802
Density105/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation4,006 ft (1,221 m)
Population2,802
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation4,006 ft (1,221 m)
Coordinates41.6446°, 24.1586°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSmolyan
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Dospat

Dospat is a small town in Bulgaria (Smolyan) with a population of 2,802. The city sits at an elevation of 4,006 feet (1,221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Dospat is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 140 business establishments.

Income: Dospat vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Dospat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,006 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,006 ft (1,221 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.2 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates41.6446°N, 24.1586°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.60"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

908 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 10, 2025.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 148 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 126 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 128 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 117 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 145 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 146 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 126 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 124 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 76 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 114 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 125 km
Aug 8, 2010 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece M4.6 131 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 72 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 115 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 127 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 145 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 140 km
Feb 15, 2013 4 km W of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.5 148 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 92 km
Dec 12, 1999 4 km NNE of Arnaía, Greece M4.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 129 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in

Dospat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Dospat

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ОУ " Никола Й. Вапцаров" - - - -
ПГ "Васил Левски" - - - -
СОУ "Димитър Благоев" - - - -
НУ "Вергил Ваклинов" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dospat

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Δίαυλος 93 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Ρυθμός 96.8 (GR) greek pop MP3 224 kbps

Museums in Dospat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Къща-музей "Катерци"
Музей на мечката
Музей на родопската аквакултура
Музейна сбирка

Libraries in Dospat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0

Hotels in Dospat

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cristal
Crown
Diamant
Hotel Eldosport
Hotel-restaurant "Tihiya Kat"
Laguna
Panorama
Perla
Тихия кът
Хотел Дъбраш
Хотел Сафи

Restaurants in Dospat

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ресторант "Изглед при Велко"

Cafes in Dospat

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Марсилия

Castles in Dospat

9 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Антична и средновековна крепост
Крепост и светилище "Подшилената бърчина"
Крепост и светилище Каука
Крепост Крали Маркова бърчина
Крепост Хисарлъка
Крепостна кула
Крепостна кула
Крепостна кула
Сигнално охранителна кула

Clinics in Dospat

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #4441652493

Dentists in Dospat

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #4441660892

Bus Stations in Dospat

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Доспат

Gas Stations in Dospat

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamelia
Mira
Seva 3

Banks in Dospat

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Cooperative Bank
DSK Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Dospat

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Dospat

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lailias Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pamporovo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chepelare 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ски Копривки 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта х. "Здравец" - малка 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта х. "Здравец" - голяма 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dospat

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Plovdiv International AirportPDVLarge Airport
Graf Ignatievo Air Base-Medium Airport
Dolna Banya Airfield-Small Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia Airfield-Small Airport
Maritsa Airfield-Small Airport
Nedelevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Serres Emmanuel Pappas Airfield-Small Airport
Sitagroi Airstrip-Small Airport
Stryama Airfield-Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Dospat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Еконт

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dospat

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Джамия Барутин
Джамия Любча
Джамия Осина

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
1,358 m (4,456 ft)
Area
69.2 km² (26.7 mi²)
Postal Code
4831

🇧🇬 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 Dospat

What is the population of Dospat?

Dospat has a population of 2,802 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.

Is Dospat 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 Dospat?

Dospat 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 65°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dospat?

There are 140 business establishments in the area.

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