Dospat, Bulgaria
Smolyan · Bulgaria
Dospat is a small town in Smolyan, Bulgaria with a population of 1,838. Elevation: 4,006 ft (1,221 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°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 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
Climate
| Population | 1,838 |
| Population Density | 69 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,006 ft (1,221 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6446°, 24.1586° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Smolyan |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.1 inches (612 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
About Dospat
Dospat is a small town in Bulgaria (Smolyan) with a population of 1,838. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,006 ft (1,221 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6446°N, 24.1586°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in Dospat
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ОУ " Никола Й. Вапцаров" | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ "Васил Левски" | - | - | - | - |
| СОУ "Димитър Благоев" | - | - | - | - |
| НУ "Вергил Ваклинов" | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Къща-музей "Катерци" | ||||
| Музей на мечката | ||||
| Музей на родопската аквакултура | ||||
| Музейна сбирка |
Libraries in Dospat
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Библиотека | 0.0 |
Hotels in Dospat
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dospat
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dospat
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Dospat
9 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dospat
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dospat
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dospat
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dospat
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dospat
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dospat
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport | KVA | Large Airport |
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | Large 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Еконт |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dospat
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Джамия Барутин | |
| Джамия Любча | |
| Джамия Осина |
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Waterfalls Near Dospat
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Dospat.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Късак | Height: 8 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Bulgaria
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Dospat
What is the population of Dospat?
Dospat has a population of 1,838 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
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