Kotel, Bulgaria

Sliven · Bulgaria

Kotel is a small town in Sliven, Bulgaria with a population of 4,640. Elevation: 1,621 ft (494 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,640 Population 91/sq mi density
1,621 ft Elevation 494 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone

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About Kotel

Kotel

Kotel is a town in central Bulgaria, part of Sliven Province. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Kotel Municipality. In 2016, the town had a population of 5,329.

People

Population4,640
Density91/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Population4,640
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Coordinates42.8833°, 26.4500°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSliven
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Kotel

Kotel is a small town in Bulgaria (Sliven) with a population of 4,640. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet (494 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

Kotel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Area50.8 sq mi (131.5 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates42.8833°N, 26.4500°E
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 4, 2022.

Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 119 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 32 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 93 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 147 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 139 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 94 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 67 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 86 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 59 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 63 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 37 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 133 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 37 km
Jun 24, 2011 Bulgaria M4.1 82 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 64 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 54 km
Jul 9, 2013 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 76 km
Aug 14, 1996 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria M4.1 130 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 30 km
Apr 2, 2015 11 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Kotel has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Kotel

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Националното училище за фолклорни изкуства Филип Кутев - - - -
СОУ ''Георги Сава Раковски" - - - -
НУ Софроний Врачански - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kotel

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BNR Radio Shumen - AAC+ 36 kbps

Museums in Kotel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galata School
Georgi Sava Rakovski's Pantheon and the Museum of Famous People of the Bulgarian Revival Age
House-Museum Hadji Dimitar
House-museum of the Old Sliven Popular Customs Old Sliwen
National Museum of Textile Industry
National Museum of the Textile Industry
Natural History Museum
Regional Historical Museum
Sava Filaretov Museum
Yordan Yovkov Museum
Етнографски музей - битова къща
Къща музей "Д-р Миркович"
Къща-музей "Захари Стоянов"
Къща-музей Добри Чинтулов

Libraries in Kotel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека Сава Доброплодни0.0
Надежда 19690.0
Общинска библиотека "Петър Матеев"0.0

Farmers Markets in Kotel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Общински пазар
плод и зеленчук

Hotels in Kotel

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aleksandrina
Ambrozia
Azhur Hotel Complex
Eкоселище „Синия вир”
Вилно селище Мираж
Екокомплекс "Катунище"
Караджейката
Констанс
Парк хотел и СПА Изворите
Хотел ресторант Котел
Хотелски комплекс Елпида

Restaurants in Kotel

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevermeto
Starata Vodenitsa
Staroplaninska Legenda (Old Mountain Legend)
Гостилница Сред село
Механа Разбойна
Механа Старча
Пицария Прима
Рецепция Златна Ореша
Чорбаджининца Попското

Cafes in Kotel

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe de Luxe
Coffee
Coffee Vending Machines
Dimcho Kehaia Coffee House
Spetema Caffe
Кафе Аперитив Оазис

Monuments in Kotel

5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

200 г. от рождението на Г. С. Раковски
Бележити жеравненци
В памет на загиналите ичеринци
Войнишка паметна плоча
Войнишка паметна плоча

Castles in Kotel

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kipilovo Fortress

Bus Stations in Kotel

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #183554490

Gas Stations in Kotel

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #10842111845
BG #9797263595
BG #9804727656
Petrol
Демет

Gyms in Kotel

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #543136161

Stadiums & Teams in Kotel

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kotel

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ски Писта Даулите 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kotel

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bezmer Air BaseJAMMedium Airport
Gorna Oryahovitsa AirportGOZMedium Airport
Blagoevo Airfield-Small Airport
Byala Airfield-Small Airport
Daskal-Atanasovo Airfield-Small Airport
Doyrantsi Airstrip-Small Airport
Dve Mogili Airfield-Small Airport
Ekzarh Yosif Airstrip-Small Airport
Gradishte Airstrip-Small Airport
Lozarevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Lozen Airstrip-Small Airport
Omarchevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pet Mogili Airstrip-Small Airport
Popovo Airfield-Small Airport
Selskostopansko Airstrip-Small Airport
Selskostopansko Airstrip-Small Airport
Selskostopansko Airstrip-Small Airport
Shumen Airfield-Small Airport
Sliven Barshen Airfield-Small Airport
Tenevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Zagortsi Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kotel

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kotel

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelical Pentacostal Church Zheravna
Holy Trinity
St. Nicholas
Българска божия църква
Св. Св. Петър и Павел

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Kotel

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kotel.

Name Description
Вития бент
Синият вир

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
643 m (2,110 ft)
Area
131.5 km² (50.8 mi²)
Postal Code
8970

🇧🇬 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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What is the population of Kotel?

Kotel has a population of 4,640 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 50.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kotel?

Kotel 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 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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