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Etropole, Bulgaria

Sofia · Bulgaria

Etropole is a small city in Sofia, Bulgaria with a population of 11,031. Elevation: 1,916 ft (584 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,031 Population 240/sq mi density
1,916 ft Elevation 584 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.5 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 Etropole

Etropole

Etropole is a town in western Bulgaria, part of Sofia Province. It is located close to the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains in the valley of the Iskar River, 80 km (49.71 mi) from Sofia.

People

Population11,031
Density240/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Population11,031
Population Density240 / sq mi
Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Coordinates42.8328°, 23.9964°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSofia
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (674 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Etropole

Etropole is a small city in Bulgaria (Sofia) with a population of 11,031. The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet (584 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Etropole is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 552 business establishments.

Income: Etropole vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)552

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Etropole

Etropole has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 658 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -12.5° / 12.3° 49.5
Feb 2.5°C / 37°F -10.8° / 16.3° 37.2
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F -6.1° / 20.6° 47.7
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F -2.4° / 24.1° 59.8
May 14.6°C / 58°F 3.3° / 27.5° 79.4
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 8.4° / 32.8° 92.5
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 10.8° / 36.5° 54.9
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 12.6° / 36.1° 39.2
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 5.7° / 32.8° 36.9
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 1.1° / 27.6° 40.7
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -4.4° / 21.1° 55.2
Dec 2°C / 36°F -9° / 14.6° 65.4
Etropole experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below Bulgaria avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Area46.0 sq mi (119.1 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates42.8328°N, 23.9964°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

350 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 87 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 116 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 123 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 78 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 86 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 112 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 99 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 78 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 128 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 86 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 112 km
May 22, 2016 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria M4.3 144 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 114 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 88 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 83 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 120 km
Mar 24, 2008 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 118 km
Jul 27, 2013 7 km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria M4.1 122 km
May 10, 2006 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria M4.1 100 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Etropole has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Etropole

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Elementary school "Hristo Botev" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Etropole

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Etropole

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum "House of Elin Pelin"
Todor Zhivkov Museum
Todor Zhivkov's Birthhouse
Въстановка на неолитно селище "Тополница"
Исторически музей
Исторически музей Етрополе
Килийно училище Боженица
Музеен комплекс Тодор Живков
Фоклорен център
Школото

Libraries in Etropole

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Любен Каравелов0.0

Hotels in Etropole

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Everest
Етрополия
Оазис

Cafes in Etropole

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Лятно кафене ''Гъбата''

Monuments in Etropole

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument "Hristo Yasenov"
Soldier Monument
Партизански паметник
Радка Стойкова

Bus Stations in Etropole

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Етрополе

Gas Stations in Etropole

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Craft Oil
Petrol
Оазис

Stadiums & Teams in Etropole

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Airports Near Etropole

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base-Medium 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
Erden Airfield-Small Airport
Grivitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Ihtiman Airfield-Small Airport
Knezha Airstrip-Small Airport
Koynare Airstrip-Small Airport
Krivodol Airstrip-Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield-Small Airport
Maritsa Airfield-Small Airport
Montana Airfield-Small Airport
Moskovets Airstrip-Small Airport
Nedelevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Slatina Airstrip-Small Airport
Slavovitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Sokolare Highway Strip-Small Airport
Staroseltsi-Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Vratsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Etropole

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office 2181
Пощенска станция Етрополе 2180

Churches & Religious Organizations in Etropole

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Etropole Monastery "St. Trinity"
Св. Никола
Св. св. Петър и Павел
Св. Троица

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
618 m (2,028 ft)
Area
119.1 km² (46.0 mi²)
Postal Code
2180
Website
etropole.com

🇧🇬 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 Etropole

What is the population of Etropole?

Etropole has a population of 11,031 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 240 people per square mile, spread across 46.0 square miles.

Is Etropole 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 Etropole?

Etropole 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 63°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Etropole?

There are 552 business establishments in the area.

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