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Ihtiman, Bulgaria

Sofia · Bulgaria

Ihtiman is a small city in Sofia, Bulgaria with a population of 14,154. Elevation: 2,136 ft (651 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,154 Population 403/sq mi density
2,136 ft Elevation 651 meters
49°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
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,604 median income

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About Ihtiman

Ihtiman

Ihtiman is a town in western Bulgaria, part of Sofia Province. It is located in the Ihtiman Valley of the Ihtimanska Sredna Gora mountain range and lies in a valley 48 km from Sofia and 95 km from Plovdiv, close to the Trakiya motorway.

People

Population14,154
Density403/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Population14,154
Population Density403 / sq mi
Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Coordinates42.4382°, 23.8161°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSofia
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (613 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Ihtiman

Ihtiman is a small city in Bulgaria (Sofia) with a population of 14,154. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet (651 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Ihtiman is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 708 business establishments.

Income: Ihtiman vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)708

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ihtiman

Ihtiman has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 736 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.4°C / 29°F -14.4° / 11° 64.7
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -12.4° / 14.7° 50.9
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -7° / 19° 51.1
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F -2.8° / 22.7° 67.4
May 13.9°C / 57°F 2.3° / 26.5° 80.2
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 8° / 30.6° 99.8
Jul 22.7°C / 73°F 10° / 35.5° 56.5
Aug 22.9°C / 73°F 12° / 35.3° 46.1
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 5.3° / 31.7° 37.8
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 1° / 26.8° 41.8
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F -5.4° / 20.7° 57.0
Dec 1.5°C / 35°F -10.6° / 14.1° 82.7
Ihtiman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°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 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below Bulgaria avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Area35.1 sq mi (90.9 km²)
Population Density403/sq mi
Coordinates42.4382°N, 23.8161°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 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 73 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 121 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 100 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 68 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 149 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 67 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 95 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 91 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 123 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 75 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 119 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 61 km
Feb 28, 2016 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia M4.4 129 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 96 km
May 22, 2016 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria M4.3 98 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 80 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 90 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 73 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 140 km
Jan 12, 1993 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia M4.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in

Ihtiman has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Ihtiman

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Училище Хр. Ботев - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ihtiman

34 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BG Radio local music MP3 128 kbps
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
Radio 1 Rock rock OGG
Darik news, politics MP3 192 kbps
City Bulgaria - MP3
Radio Folk BG - MP3 320 kbps
EILO Techno Radio techno MP3
Radioplay Cafe cafe AAC 160 kbps
Balkan Radio america, balkan AAC+ 128 kbps
Deep Radio Europe dance, electro house MP3 160 kbps
Radio Family misc MP3 128 kbps
Радио FM+ pop MP3 128 kbps
EILO Trance Radio trance MP3
Radio Chanove folk, етно MP3 128 kbps
City HipHop RaB hiphop r&b AAC 48 kbps
BG Rap Radio best, bg AAC 140 kbps
top.fm chalga, folklore MP3 320 kbps
Tangra Mega Rock hard rock heavy metal MP3 192 kbps
City Latin latin AAC 128 kbps
Metro DANCE Radio club, dance MP3 128 kbps
BNR - Hristo Botev classical, jazz AAC+ 36 kbps
Радио CITY pop MP3
Коледно радио aac, christmas AAC 128 kbps
kef.fm folk, pop-folk MP3 320 kbps
Metro HITS Radio entertainment, hits MP3 128 kbps
Test NRJ Sergio IP 90s MP3 128 kbps
Радио FM+ 90s, adult OGG
Radio Family 89.5 Fm kids MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ihtiman

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum "House of Elin Pelin"
Въстановка на неолитно селище "Тополница"
Етнографска музейна експозиция
Исторически музей
Родна къща Ал. Стамболийски
Фоклорен център

Libraries in Ihtiman

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0
Любен Каравелов0.0

Farmers Markets in Ihtiman

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
TT82A
TT82A
Пазар Елин Пелин

Cafes in Ihtiman

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Каринама

Monuments in Ihtiman

6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Guerilla monument
Ottoman Hammam
Антифашистки паметник
Паметник
Паметник на партизански отряд "Георги Бенковски"
Партизански паметник-костница (

Train Stations in Ihtiman

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Веринско
Ихтиман

Gas Stations in Ihtiman

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #258911184
BG #258912084
BG #660137118
Lukoil
Lukoil
Petrol

Golf Courses in Ihtiman

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Air Sofia Golf Club Ihtiman

Stadiums & Teams in Ihtiman

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ihtiman

4 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Ihtiman

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Belchinski Bani Airstrip-Small Airport
Dolna Banya Airfield-Small Airport
Ihtiman Airfield-Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield-Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ihtiman

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gazimihaloğlu Mahmut Bey Camii
Рождество Богородично
църква "Възнесение Господне"
Църква „Свети вмчк Георги“
Църква Успение Св. Богородица

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
658 m (2,159 ft)
Area
90.9 km² (35.1 mi²)
Postal Code
2050
Website
ihtiman-obshtina.com/
Twinned With
Klimovsk

🇧🇬 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 Ihtiman

What is the population of Ihtiman?

Ihtiman has a population of 14,154 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 403 people per square mile, spread across 35.1 square miles.

Is Ihtiman 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 Ihtiman?

Ihtiman has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°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 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ihtiman?

There are 708 business establishments in the area.

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