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Gorna Malina, Bulgaria

Sofia · Bulgaria

Gorna Malina is a small town in Sofia, Bulgaria with a population of 1,501. Elevation: 2,123 ft (647 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,501 Population 276/sq mi density
2,123 ft Elevation 647 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$17,604 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
$17,604 median income

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About Gorna Malina

Gorna Malina

Gorna Malina is a village in western Bulgaria, part of Sofia Province. It is the administrative centre of Gorna Malina Municipality, which lies in the central eastern part of Sofia Province, 20-30 kilometres east of Sofia. The village is located between the western Balkan Mountains to the north and the Sredna Gora range to the south. It lies in the southwestern reaches of the small Saranska Valley next to a low ridge that separates it from the much larger Sofia Valley to the southwest.

People

Population1,501
Density276/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Population1,501
Population Density276 / sq mi
Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Coordinates42.6833°, 23.7000°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSofia
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (653 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Gorna Malina

Gorna Malina is a small town in Bulgaria (Sofia) with a population of 1,501. The city sits at an elevation of 2,123 feet (647 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

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

Income: Gorna Malina vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Gorna Malina

Gorna Malina has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.3°C / 31°F -4.1° / 3.5° 35.5
Feb 2.1°C / 36°F -2.4° / 6.6° 35.5
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 1° / 11.4° 45.1
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F 5.4° / 16.8° 52.3
May 15.5°C / 60°F 9.8° / 21.2° 73.2
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.4° 78.2
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 15.3° / 28° 63.6
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 15.3° / 28.4° 56.3
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 11° / 23.4° 53.8
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.7° 55.7
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 2° / 10.8° 37.6
Dec 1.1°C / 34°F -2.4° / 4.6° 40.6
Gorna Malina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,123 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Bulgaria avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates42.6833°N, 23.7000°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

420 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 60 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 137 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 123 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 58 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 52 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 118 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 110 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 139 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 144 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 61 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 50 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 118 km
Feb 28, 2016 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia M4.4 147 km
May 22, 2016 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria M4.3 120 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 101 km
Jan 12, 1993 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia M4.2 137 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 92 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 61 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 141 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Gorna Malina has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Gorna Malina

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Обединено училище Св. Св. Кирил и Методий
Св. Св. Кирил и Методий
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Radio Stations near Gorna Malina

54 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Energy NRJ Bulgaria pop, dance MP3 128 kbps
BG Radio local music MP3 128 kbps
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 1 Rock rock OGG
bTV Radio news MP3 128 kbps
City Bulgaria MP3
Darik news, politics MP3 192 kbps
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only pop, 90's MP3 128 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
Nova Bulgaria MP3
EILO Trance Radio trance MP3
BNR Sofia (high) bnr, public radio AAC+ 36 kbps
Radio Chanove folk, етно MP3 128 kbps
Euronews Bulgaria bulgaria, euronews MP3 192 kbps
City HipHop RaB hiphop r&b AAC 48 kbps
City Radio Bulgaria hits OGG
BG Rap Radio best, bg AAC 140 kbps
Fresh Bulgaria MP3 128 kbps
Радио FM+ pop MP3 128 kbps
top.fm chalga, folklore MP3 320 kbps
Радио Fresh! pop MP3 128 kbps
Радио CITY pop MP3
Коледно радио aac, christmas AAC 128 kbps
kef.fm folk, pop-folk MP3 320 kbps
Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only (aac) pop, 90's AAC 48 kbps
BNR - Hristo Botev classical, jazz AAC+ 36 kbps
City Latin latin AAC 128 kbps
Tangra Mega Rock hard rock heavy metal MP3 192 kbps
Metro DANCE Radio club, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Horo MP3 128 kbps
ARHEA ORG advertising, dance MP3
House Music Radio house AAC 140 kbps
Radio Cyberfolk pop-folk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Family 89.5 Fm kids MP3 128 kbps
Радио FM+ 90s, adult OGG
Metro Country Rock HD country, country rock MP3 128 kbps
Metro HITS Radio entertainment, hits MP3 128 kbps
Metro Love Xmas Radio 128k, christmas MP3 128 kbps
Test NRJ Sergio IP 90s MP3 128 kbps
folklor.fm folk, folklor MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Gorna Malina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum "House of Elin Pelin"
Todor Zhivkov Museum
Todor Zhivkov's Birthhouse
Исторически музей
Исторически музей
Музеен комплекс Тодор Живков

Libraries in Gorna Malina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0
Любен Каравелов0.0
Пробуда0.0
Христо Смирненски0.0
Хубава Яна0.0

Farmers Markets in Gorna Malina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea Market Dolni Bogrov
Пазар Елин Пелин

Hotels in Gorna Malina

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Къщи за гости Вили Атика

Restaurants in Gorna Malina

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paellea
Park Sequoia BBQ
Доганово

Cafes in Gorna Malina

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Миро

Monuments in Gorna Malina

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Войнишки паметник
Войнишки паметник
Паметник
Партизански паметник
Партизански паметник

Train Stations in Gorna Malina

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chekanchevo
Makotsevo
Sarantsi
Vakarel

Bus Stations in Gorna Malina

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #702080488

Gas Stations in Gorna Malina

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol
Алкон Ойл

Banks in Gorna Malina

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UniCredit Bulbank
UniCredit Bulbank

Stadiums & Teams in Gorna Malina

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gorna Malina

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Gorna Malina

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Belchinski Bani AirstripSmall Airport
Borovan AirstripSmall Airport
Dolna Banya AirfieldSmall Airport
Ihtiman AirfieldSmall Airport
Koynare AirstripSmall Airport
Krivodol AirstripSmall Airport
Lesnovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Montana AirfieldSmall Airport
Panicharevo AirfieldSmall Airport
Pishtigovo AirstripSmall Airport
Slivnitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Sofia West AirfieldSmall Airport
Vratsa AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gorna Malina

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ПК 2118
ПК 2118
Пощенска станция 2111

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gorna Malina

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
параклис
Параклис Свeти Симеон
Св. Димитър
Св. Петър
Св. Харалампий
Свети Георги
храм „Света Троица“
църква "Св. Симеон"
Църквата „Успение Богородично”

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
620 m (2,034 ft)
Area
14.1 km² (5.4 mi²)
Postal Code
2131

🇧🇬 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 Gorna Malina

What is the population of Gorna Malina?

Gorna Malina has a population of 1,501 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 276 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is Gorna Malina 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 Gorna Malina?

Gorna Malina has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gorna Malina?

There are 75 business establishments in the area.

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