Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Kardzhali · Bulgaria
Kardzhali is a mid-size city in Kardzhali, Bulgaria with a population of 42,250. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kardzhali
Kardzhali, sometimes spelt Kardžali or Kurdzhali, is a town in the Eastern Rhodopes in Bulgaria, centre of Kardzhali Municipality and Kardzhali Province. The noted Kardzhali Reservoir is located nearby. It is an important regional economic hub.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,250 |
| Population Density | 3,556 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6450°, 25.3658° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Kardzhali |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.5 inches (597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.9 inches (5 cm) |
About Kardzhali
Kardzhali is a mid-size city in Bulgaria (Kardzhali) with a population of 42,250. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Climate in Kardzhali
Kardzhali has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 691 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6450°N, 25.3658°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Kardzhali has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Kardzhali
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Филиал „Любен Каравелов“ | University | - | , |
Schools in Kardzhali
12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.P.CH.E. Hristo Botev | - | - | - | - |
| SOU Otets Paisiy | - | - | - | - |
| SOU Yordan Yovkov | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ "Св. Св. Кирил и Методий" | - | - | - | - |
| СУ Петко Рачов Славейков | - | - | - | - |
| Професионална гимназия по икономика - Алеко Константинов | - | - | - | - |
| СУ Владимир Димитров-Майстора | - | - | - | - |
| P. G. Vasil Levski | - | - | - | - |
| P.G.E.E. Kapitan Petko Voyvoda | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ "Климент Охридски" | - | - | - | - |
| Основно училище „Никола Йонков Вапцаров“ | - | - | - | - |
| Основно училище „Пейо Крачалов Яворов“ | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kardzhali
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BadRock Radio | hard rock, hardcore | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Kardzhali
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Museum of History |
Libraries in Kardzhali
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Н. Й. Вапцаров | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kardzhali
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Общински Пазар - Момчилград | |||||
| Пазар на производителите |
Hotels in Kardzhali
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kardzhali
27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kardzhali
26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kardzhali
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kardzhali
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kardzhali
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kardzhali
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kardzhali
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kardzhali
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kardzhali
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kardzhali
20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kardzhali
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kardzhali
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kardzhali
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamporovo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chepelare | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ски Копривки | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| писта х. "Здравец" - малка | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| писта х. "Здравец" - голяма | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kardzhali
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport | KVA | Large Airport |
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | Large Airport |
| Graf Ignatievo Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Air Belozem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Asenovgrad Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Belozem SSA Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Daskal-Atanasovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gorski Izvor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Komotini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malevo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maritsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pet Mogili Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rakovski Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stara Zagora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stryama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Xanthi Aeroclub | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kardzhali
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Еконт | |
| Кърджали | |
| Поща |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kardzhali
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of St George | |
| monastery Uspenie Bogorodichno | |
| Mosque | |
| Джамия Кърджали | |
| Свети Иоан Предтеча |
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Waterfalls Near Kardzhali
4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kardzhali.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| водопад Раджип Тарла | |
| Груевски водопад | |
| Дипсиз | |
| Летовнишки водопад |
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What is the population of Kardzhali?
Kardzhali has a population of 42,250 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 3,556 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kardzhali?
Kardzhali has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.
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