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Godech, Bulgaria

Sofia · Bulgaria

Godech is a small city in Sofia, Bulgaria with a population of 5,154. Elevation: 2,293 ft (699 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,154 Population 237/sq mi density
2,293 ft Elevation 699 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
28.5 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 Godech

Godech

Godech is a town located in the Sofia Province, of Bulgaria. The town is founded in a valley on the far west of Stara Planina, where the Nishava River passes. The settlement is about 20 km east of the Serbian border and has its highest peak Kom to the north. Godech is officially a town with 4,663 inhabitants. It is the administrative center of the Godech municipality.

People

Population5,154
Density237/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation2,293 ft (699 m)
Population5,154
Population Density237 / sq mi
Elevation2,293 ft (699 m)
Coordinates43.0168°, 23.0485°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSofia
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (725 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Godech

Godech is a small city in Bulgaria (Sofia) with a population of 5,154. The city sits at an elevation of 2,293 feet (699 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Godech is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 258 business establishments.

Income: Godech vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)258

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Godech has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,293 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Bulgaria avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,293 ft (699 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²)
Population Density237/sq mi
Coordinates43.0168°N, 23.0485°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

381 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 145 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 42 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 39 km
Oct 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia M4.6 137 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 50 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 38 km
Jul 6, 1998 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia M4.5 150 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 47 km
Jul 16, 2011 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia M4.4 117 km
Apr 24, 2002 5 km ESE of Gjilan, Kosovo M4.3 139 km
Apr 24, 2002 4 km ENE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.3 128 km
Oct 11, 2010 5 km SSE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.3 133 km
Apr 29, 2002 1 km NE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.2 131 km
Jan 12, 1993 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia M4.2 98 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 109 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 45 km
May 14, 2004 2 km NNW of Lagja e Poshtme, Serbia M4.1 128 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km NE of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.1 130 km
Apr 25, 2002 8 km E of Ranilug, Kosovo M4.1 125 km
May 10, 2006 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria M4.1 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Godech has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 26°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Godech

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ОДЗ Юрий Гагарин - - - -
НУ Христо Ботев - - - -
ПУ Интернат Васил Левски - - - -
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Radio Stations near Godech

60 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Energy NRJ Bulgaria pop, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio LOLA (RS) - MP3
BG Radio local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Karolina (RS) - MP3
1 Rock Bulgaria rock MP3
Fresh! hits MP3 128 kbps
BG Estrada pop MP3 128 kbps
City HipHop R&B hiphop r&b AAC 128 kbps
Deep House Radio best, deep AAC 140 kbps
Авто Радио dance, top40 AAC 128 kbps
Radio Veronika etno, pop-folk AAC 128 kbps
Vanilla chill out AAC 160 kbps
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only (ogg) pop, 90's OGG
Radio Lola - Domaca (RS) classical MP3
Radio 1 Rock rock OGG
City Bulgaria - MP3
bTV Radio news MP3 128 kbps
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only pop, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Darik news, politics MP3 192 kbps
Radio Folk BG - MP3 320 kbps
Radioplay Cafe cafe AAC 160 kbps
Balkan Radio america, balkan AAC+ 128 kbps
EILO Techno Radio techno MP3
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 00s Only pop, 00's AAC 48 kbps
Radio Family misc MP3 128 kbps
Deep Radio Europe dance, electro house MP3 160 kbps
City Radio Bulgaria hits OGG
Euronews Bulgaria bulgaria, euronews MP3 192 kbps
Fresh Bulgaria - MP3 128 kbps
EILO Trance Radio trance MP3
City HipHop RaB hiphop r&b AAC 48 kbps
Dark Wave Radomir alternative, avantgarde MP3 192 kbps
BG Rap Radio best, bg AAC 140 kbps
Radio Chanove folk, етно MP3 128 kbps
Радио FM+ pop MP3 128 kbps
BNR Sofia (high) bnr, public radio AAC+ 36 kbps
Nova Bulgaria - MP3
Коледно радио aac, christmas AAC 128 kbps
Радио CITY pop MP3
Радио Fresh! pop MP3 128 kbps
kef.fm folk, pop-folk MP3 320 kbps
Metro DANCE Radio club, dance MP3 128 kbps
City Latin latin AAC 128 kbps
Tangra Mega Rock hard rock heavy metal MP3 192 kbps
BNR - Hristo Botev classical, jazz AAC+ 36 kbps
top.fm chalga, folklore MP3 320 kbps
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only (aac) pop, 90's AAC 48 kbps
folklor.fm folk, folklor MP3 320 kbps
Radio Cyberfolk pop-folk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Sunset (RS) - MP3 128 kbps
Nisville Online Radio (RS) - MP3 128 kbps
ARHEA ORG advertising, dance MP3
House Music Radio house AAC 140 kbps
Радио FM+ 90s, adult OGG
Radio Horo - MP3 128 kbps
Metro HITS Radio entertainment, hits MP3 128 kbps
Test NRJ Sergio IP 90s MP3 128 kbps
Metro Country Rock HD country, country rock MP3 128 kbps
Metro Love Xmas Radio 128k, christmas MP3 128 kbps
Radio Family 89.5 Fm kids MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Godech

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum
House of Ivan Vasov
Етнографски музей гр. Берковица
Къща-музей "Иван Вазов"
Общински музей
Първото училище в Годеч

Farmers Markets in Godech

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Градски пазар-Сливница
Общински пазар
Съботен пазар

Restaurants in Godech

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Quattro
Балач
Бунаро
Кръчмето на Мишо
Панорама
Пеликан
Плажа
Шопска среща

Cafes in Godech

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skyy
Кафе Пепе
Кръчма
Рая

Monuments in Godech

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

В чест на падналите герои от с. Бучино

Veterinaries in Godech

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #497912938
зоомагазин

Train Stations in Godech

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Станянци

Bus Stations in Godech

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #4494420317
BG #452248589
Бахчата

Gas Stations in Godech

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrol
Power fuel
Могила

Banks in Godech

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DSK Bank
UniCredit Bulbank

Stadiums & Teams in Godech

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Godech

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Godech

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Belchinski Bani Airstrip-Small Airport
Borovan Airstrip-Small Airport
Breznik Airfield-Small Airport
Erden Airfield-Small Airport
Ihtiman Airfield-Small Airport
Krivodol Airstrip-Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield-Small Airport
Medovnitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Montana Airfield-Small Airport
Panicharevo Airfield-Small Airport
Slivnitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Sofia West Airfield-Small Airport
Vratsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Godech

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
2240

Churches & Religious Organizations in Godech

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Букоровски манастир Св. Георги
Връдловски манастир Св. Пророк Илия
Възнесение господне
Манастир Св. Никола
манастир Св. Никола Летни
манастир Свети Дух
параклис Св. Никола Летни
Разбоишки манастир „Въведение Богородично“
Св. Архангел Михаил
Св. Георги Победоносец
Св. Йоан Кръстител
Св. Николай
Св. Троица
Света Петка
Света Петка
Света Троица
Свети Архангел
Свети Георги
Свети Илия
Свети Николай
Скална черква
храм Св. Димитър

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

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
692 m (2,270 ft)
Area
56.3 km² (21.7 mi²)
Postal Code
2240

🇧🇬 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 Godech

What is the population of Godech?

Godech has a population of 5,154 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 237 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.

Is Godech 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 Godech?

Godech has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Godech?

There are 258 business establishments in the area.

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