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Krichim, Bulgaria

Plovdiv · Bulgaria

Krichim is a small city in Plovdiv, Bulgaria with a population of 8,580. Elevation: 748 ft (228 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,580 Population 262/sq mi density
748 ft Elevation 228 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
21.3 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 Krichim

Krichim

Krichim is a town in Bulgaria, located in the southwestern part of Plovdiv Province close to Perushtitsa. It lies at the foot of the Rhodopes' northern slopes in the plains of Thrace, 20 km southwest of Plovdiv. The river Vacha, an important tributary of the Maritsa, runs through the town. Krichim is the only settlement in Krichim Municipality.

People

Population8,580
Density262/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$11,556

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Population8,580
Population Density262 / sq mi
Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Coordinates42.0500°, 24.4667°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvincePlovdiv
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (542 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$11,556

About Krichim

Krichim is a small city in Bulgaria (Plovdiv) with a population of 8,580. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet (228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Krichim is $11,556, which is 85% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 429 business establishments.

Income: Krichim vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)429

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Krichim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Bulgaria avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area32.7 sq mi (84.7 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates42.0500°N, 24.4667°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

567 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 M5.6 140 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 37 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 70 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 31 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 97 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 133 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 134 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 58 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 142 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 128 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 40 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 132 km
Feb 28, 2016 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia M4.4 142 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 32 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 130 km
May 22, 2016 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria M4.3 110 km
Jun 25, 2007 4 km WSW of Palaiokómi, Greece M4.3 142 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 63 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 123 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Krichim has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and September the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Krichim

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
П. Р. Славейков - - - -
НУ "Св. Св. Кирил и Методий" - - - -
НУ "Васил Левски" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Krichim

8 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
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 Krichim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum House of Stanislav Dospevski
Museum of History
Perushtitsa Museum of History
Regional Historical Museum
Town Museum of History
TT35/XVI/
Баташката църква
Взаимно училище
Влаховата къща
Исторически музей
Музей "Червената църква"
Музейна сбирка
Ретро музей на социализма
Църква-музей Св. Архангел Михаил

Libraries in Krichim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Библиотека "Н. Фурнаджиев"0.0

Farmers Markets in Krichim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Vegetable market

Hotels in Krichim

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Кричим

Restaurants in Krichim

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ариана
Хепи-М

Cafes in Krichim

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

INBET
INBET

Veterinaries in Krichim

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #12108385630

Train Stations in Krichim

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Кричим

Bus Stations in Krichim

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Кричим

Gas Stations in Krichim

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #11937050793
BG #2861312788
Petrol

Breweries in Krichim

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hills Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Krichim

TeamLeagueDivision
Футболен комплекс "БОТЕВ 1912"

Ski Resorts Near Krichim

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 Krichim

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Plovdiv International AirportPDVLarge Airport
Graf Ignatievo Air Base-Medium Airport
Air Belozem Airstrip-Small Airport
Asenovgrad Airfield-Small Airport
Belozem SSA Airstrip-Small Airport
Dolna Banya Airfield-Small Airport
Ihtiman Airfield-Small Airport
Maritsa Airfield-Small Airport
Moskovets Airstrip-Small Airport
Nedelevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Rakovski Airstrip-Small Airport
Stryama Airfield-Small Airport
Stryama Airfield-Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Krichim

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kozarsko PO 4584
Еконт

Treatment Centers in Krichim

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Медицински център Прослав

Churches & Religious Organizations in Krichim

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Кричимски манастир 'Свети безсребърници Козма и Дамян'
Св. Илия
Св. Козма и Дамян
Централна джамия на Кричим

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
253 m (830 ft)
Area
54.9 km² (21.2 mi²)
Postal Code
4220

🇧🇬 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 Krichim

What is the population of Krichim?

Krichim has a population of 8,580 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 262 people per square mile, spread across 32.7 square miles.

Is Krichim 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 Krichim?

Krichim has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Krichim?

There are 429 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Perushtitsa 5,350 pop · 4.3 mi Bratsigovo 4,577 pop · 5.0 mi Stamboliyski 12,070 pop · 6.7 mi Peshtera 18,676 pop · 8.6 mi Pazardzhik 55,220 pop · 12.4 mi Batak 3,917 pop · 14.7 mi Saedinenie 6,427 pop · 15.6 mi Plovdiv 329,489 pop · 16.2 mi Rakitovo 8,376 pop · 19.9 mi Asenovgrad 54,778 pop · 20.7 mi Septemvri 8,071 pop · 21.4 mi Devin 7,393 pop · 21.5 mi Laki 3,258 pop · 22.7 mi Velingrad 20,286 pop · 24.4 mi
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