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Kalofer, Bulgaria

Plovdiv · Bulgaria

Kalofer is a small town in Plovdiv, Bulgaria with a population of 3,248. Elevation: 2,398 ft (731 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,248 Population 54/sq mi density
2,398 ft Elevation 731 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$11,556 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$11,556 median income

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About Kalofer

Kalofer

Kalofer is a town in central Bulgaria, located on the banks of the Tundzha between the Balkan Mountains to the north and the Sredna Gora to the south. Kalofer is part of Plovdiv Province and the Karlovo municipality. It is best known as the birthplace of Bulgarian poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev.

People

Population3,248
Density54/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$11,556

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)
Population3,248
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)
Coordinates42.6167°, 24.9833°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvincePlovdiv
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.2 inches (614 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$11,556

About Kalofer

Kalofer is a small town in Bulgaria (Plovdiv) with a population of 3,248. The city sits at an elevation of 2,398 feet (731 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Kalofer is $11,556, which is 85% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 162 business establishments.

Income: Kalofer vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$11,556
85% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)162

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Kalofer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,398 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)
Area59.9 sq mi (155.0 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates42.6167°N, 24.9833°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

285 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 7, 2023.

Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 64 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 47 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 65 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 111 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 125 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 63 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 43 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 64 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 84 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 90 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 13 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 47 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 88 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 149 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 127 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 139 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 137 km
Jun 24, 2011 Bulgaria M4.1 116 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 101 km
Aug 14, 1996 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria M4.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in Driest
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Kalofer has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and October the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Kalofer

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ОУ "Христо Ботев" - - - -
ПГ по облекло "Иванка Ботева" - - - -
ОУ "Просвета" - - - -
ОУ "Георги Бенковски" - - - -
ОУ "Христо Ботев" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kalofer

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KATRA FM contemporary, hits MP3 192 kbps
DJ ZONE House Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Party Mix folk MP3 128 kbps
XRaydio 2 – Your Vintage Jukebox vintage, oldies AAC 160 kbps
Bumerang FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pianica - AAC 224 kbps
XRaydio 3 – Your Rock & Roll Partner In Crime blues punk, garage rock AAC 160 kbps
DJ ZONE HOUSE RADIO deep house, tech house MP3 128 kbps
XRaydio 1 – Your Kaleidoscope Of Sounds acid house, americana AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Kalofer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dzhananovata kushta
House-museum Ivan Vazov
House-museum Ivan Vazov
Mazakov’s House
Museum of History
Museum of Natural History - Cherni Osam
Vasil Levski National Museum
Дядо Стояновата воденица
Етнографски комплекс Дамасцена
Зала "Нашенци"
Къща музей "Чудомир"
Къща-музей "Васил Левски"
Национален музей "Христо Ботев"
Творчески център на Калоферската дантела

Libraries in Kalofer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Васил Левски0.0

Farmers Markets in Kalofer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar
Общински пазар за плодове и зеленчуци
Общински пазар за плодове и зеленчуци

Hotels in Kalofer

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Калоферски войводи
Комплекс Омайник
Къща за гости Йоана
Райски кът
Роза
Чардака

Restaurants in Kalofer

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tavern "Kaloferska House"
Бяла река
Килифер
Панорама
Ресторант
Ресторант
Роза

Cafes in Kalofer

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Portorico
Кафене

Monuments in Kalofer

7 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oтряд Васил Левски
Васил Левски
Марко Ст. Чернев
Паметник на загиналите за отечеството
Паметник на загиналите комунисти
Партизански паметник
Чешма в чест на 1300 г. България

Clinics in Kalofer

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Медицински център

Train Stations in Kalofer

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ботев
Калофер

Bus Stations in Kalofer

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Осетеново

Gas Stations in Kalofer

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #1830076681
BG #236304496
BG #2445328046
BG #2559642523
BG #5113891373
Petrol

Stadiums & Teams in Kalofer

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kalofer

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ски Копривки 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта х. "Здравец" - малка 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта х. "Здравец" - голяма 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kalofer

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Plovdiv International AirportPDVLarge Airport
Gorna Oryahovitsa AirportGOZMedium Airport
Graf Ignatievo Air Base-Medium Airport
Air Belozem Airstrip-Small Airport
Alfa-Metal Airfield-Small Airport
Asenovgrad Airfield-Small Airport
Bahovitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Belozem SSA Airstrip-Small Airport
Bohot Airfield-Small Airport
Draganovtsi Airfield-Small Airport
Gorski Izvor Airstrip-Small Airport
Kalvacha Airfield-Small Airport
Kamenets Air Base-Small Airport
Malevo Airfield-Small Airport
Maritsa Airfield-Small Airport
Moskovets Airstrip-Small Airport
Nedelevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Rakovski Airstrip-Small Airport
Slatina Airstrip-Small Airport
Stara Zagora Airport-Small Airport
Stryama Airfield-Small Airport
Stryama Airfield-Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kalofer

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PO 4370
Еконт
Поща

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalofer

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Въведение Богородично
Малкото манастирче "Покров Богородичен"
Параклис "Дамян и Козма"
Параклис "Успение Богородично"
Св. Архимандрит Стефан
Св. Атанас
св.св. Николай и Пантелеймон
Храм "Свети Архангел Михаил"
Храм "Свети Архангел Михаил"
Храм "Свети Йоан Предтеча"
Църква "Св.Богородица"
Църква Рождество Богородично

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Waterfalls
10
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
666 m (2,185 ft)
Area
155.0 km² (59.8 mi²)
Postal Code
4370

🇧🇬 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 Kalofer

What is the population of Kalofer?

Kalofer has a population of 3,248 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles.

Is Kalofer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $11,556, 85% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Kalofer?

Kalofer has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kalofer?

There are 162 business establishments in the area.

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