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Lovech, Bulgaria

Lovech · Bulgaria

Lovech is a small city in Lovech, Bulgaria with a population of 27,910. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
27,910 Population 1,040/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
24.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$13,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$13,500 median income

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About Lovech

Lovech

Lovech is a city in north-central Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the Lovech Province and of the subordinate Lovech Municipality. The city is located about 150 kilometres northeast of the capital city of Sofia. Near Lovech are the towns of Pleven, Troyan and Teteven.

People

Population27,910
Density1,040/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$13,500

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain24.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population27,910
Population Density1,040 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates43.1323°, 24.7176°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceLovech
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.2 inches (615 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$13,500

About Lovech

Lovech is a small city in Bulgaria (Lovech) with a population of 27,910. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Lovech is $13,500, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,396 business establishments.

Income: Lovech vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$13,500
82% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,396

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Lovech

Lovech has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 580 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -10.6° / 13.8° 46.2
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -9.1° / 17° 31.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F -4.8° / 21.1° 40.8
Apr 10°C / 50°F -1.2° / 24.8° 58.6
May 15.3°C / 60°F 3.9° / 28.7° 72.7
Jun 20.8°C / 70°F 9.6° / 33.2° 76.2
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 12.1° / 37.3° 42.6
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 13.8° / 37° 31.8
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 7.6° / 33.3° 29.9
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 2° / 28.7° 38.3
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F -3.1° / 21.6° 52.0
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -7.6° / 15.5° 59.9
Lovech experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°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 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area26.8 sq mi (69.5 km²)
Population Density1,040/sq mi
Coordinates43.1323°N, 24.7176°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 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 M4.7 123 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 108 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 144 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 122 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 101 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 145 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 124 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 121 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 131 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 118 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 60 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 142 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 71 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 89 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 78 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 146 km
Aug 14, 1996 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria M4.1 134 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 100 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 113 km
May 23, 2012 8 km ESE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.0 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in

Lovech has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Lovech

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
"Panasonic Pipkov" Secondary school - - - -
"St. Kliment Ohridski" Secondary school - - - -
ОУ Христо Никифоров - - - -
Професионална гимназия по кожарство, облекло и химични технологии „Марийка и Маринчо Караконови“ - - - -
Професионална гимназия по ветеринарна медицина "Професор д-р Димитър Димов" - - - -
СОУ Тодор Кирков - - - -
ОУ Васил Левски - - - -
Професионална гимназия по механоелектротехника - - - -
ОУ Св. св. Кирил и Методий - - - -
Професионална гимназия по икономика, търговия и услуги - - - -
ОУ Димитър Димов - - - -
Природо-математическа гимназия - - - -
Профилирана езикова гимназия „Екзарх Йосиф I“ - - - -
Помощно училище Васил Левски - - - -
Учебен център на Статистическия институт - - - -
Дом за деца лишени от родителски грижи „Параскева Нейкова” - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lovech

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zetra misc MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Lovech

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic museum
Kakrina Inn
Kakrina Inn
Museum of Folk Arts
Museum of water
Museum of Water
Vasil Levski Museum
АИР
Етнографски комплекс „Драсова и Рашова къщи“
Етнографски комплекс „Нунките“
Музейна сбирка „Минерали и минерални суровини Атанас и Васил Атанасови“
Музеят на румънския княз Карол I
Постоянна експозиция „Възраждане“

Libraries in Lovech

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека при Народно читалище „Наука“0.0
Детска библиотека0.0
Регионална библиотека "Професор Беньо Цонев"0.0

Farmers Markets in Lovech

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Малък пазар
Стоково тържище Троян
Централен пазар

Hotels in Lovech

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oasis
Presidivm Palace
Балкан
Вароша
Вила на Литекс Комерс
Вила на Спарки Елтос
Парк Хотел "Стратеш"
Туристичеси дом Стратеш
Хотел "Ловеч"
Хотел LIANI
Цариана

Restaurants in Lovech

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Corner
Mehana Galeria
Вароша
Вароша 2003
Драката
Ерфурт
Закусвалня Ловешки кебап
Кетъринг Стара планина
Механа Вароша
Факлите
Фенерите
Чепика

Cafes in Lovech

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakery Boutique
Iron
The Red
Вароша
Кафе на пясък "Покрит Мост"
Люляк
Малката орбита
Маскарело
Младежки дом

Cinemas in Lovech

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema "Cosmos"
Лятно кино

Theatres in Lovech

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Драматичен театър
Летен театър

Monuments in Lovech

7 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1187 - начало на Втора българска държава
Vasil Levski
Белият паметник
Еказарх Йосиф I
Лобното място на Христо Кърпачев
Партизански паметник
Черния паметник

Castles in Lovech

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ловешка средновековна крепост "Хисаря"

Zoos in Lovech

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ловешки зоопарк

Clinics in Lovech

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #4800671870
Стоматологична клиника

Veterinaries in Lovech

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #5653568417

Train Stations in Lovech

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lovech
Дойренци
Ловеч - Север

Bus Stations in Lovech

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара

Gas Stations in Lovech

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #4801647569
BG #5640226272
BG #5649600466
BG #782627839
Gazprom
Gazprom
Lukoil
Lukoil
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Rompetrol
Super 99+
Газостанция Литекс

Banks in Lovech

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Cooperative Bank
DSK Bank
Investbank
Municipal Bank
Pireos Bank
Postbank
ProCredit Bank
TBI Bank
UBB
UBB
UniCredit Bulbank

Shopping Malls in Lovech

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Center - Lovech

Stadiums & Teams in Lovech

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lovech

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base-Medium Airport
Alfa-Metal Airfield-Small Airport
Bahovitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Bohot Airfield-Small Airport
Brenitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Draganovtsi Airfield-Small Airport
Grivitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Kalvacha Airfield-Small Airport
Kamenets Air Base-Small Airport
Knezha Airstrip-Small Airport
Koynare Airstrip-Small Airport
Levski Airfield-Small Airport
Moskovets Airstrip-Small Airport
Selanovtsi Airfield-Small Airport
Slatina Airstrip-Small Airport
Slavovitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Staroseltsi-Small Airport
Stryama Airfield-Small Airport
Svishtov Airfield-Small Airport
Vabel Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lovech

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Еконт
Еконт
Еконт
Ловеч
Поща
поща Горно Павлекене
Централна поща

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lovech

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
„Св. Възнесение Господне”
St. Cyril and Methodius Church
St. Kyriaki
Българска Божия църква
джами́я
Евангелска методистка църква
Св. Богородица
Св. Иван Рилски
Св. Йоан Рилски
Св. Троица
Храм "Възнесение Господне"
Храм Св. Марина
Христова евангелистка църква "Шалом"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
200 m (656 ft)
Area
69.5 km² (26.8 mi²)
Postal Code
5500
Website
lovech.bg
Twinned With
Berat, Erfurt, Iziaslav, Kolašin, Laval, Lotoshino, Osmangazi, Ryazan, Syktyvkar, Valladolid

🇧🇬 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 Lovech

What is the population of Lovech?

Lovech has a population of 27,910 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 1,040 people per square mile, spread across 26.8 square miles.

Is Lovech expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,500, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lovech?

Lovech has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°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 4.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lovech?

There are 1,396 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Ugarchin 2,965 pop · 15.3 mi Troyan 21,162 pop · 16.4 mi Pordim 2,230 pop · 18.6 mi Pleven 90,209 pop · 20.4 mi Sevlievo 24,582 pop · 20.9 mi Letnitsa 3,528 pop · 21.8 mi Apriltsi 3,851 pop · 22.5 mi Dolni Dabnik 5,259 pop · 23.4 mi Suhindol 2,364 pop · 23.7 mi Slavyanovo 4,793 pop · 24.3 mi Dolna Mitropolia 3,479 pop · 24.9 mi Levski 11,467 pop · 26.5 mi Teteven 10,790 pop · 27.2 mi Lukovit 9,792 pop · 28.2 mi
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