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Madan, Bulgaria

Smolyan · Bulgaria

Madan is a small city in Smolyan, Bulgaria with a population of 5,661. Elevation: 2,238 ft (682 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,661 Population 656/sq mi density
2,238 ft Elevation 682 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$17,604 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,604 median income

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About Madan

Madan is a town in Smolyan Province, the very south of Bulgaria in the Yellow Share of the Rhodope Mountains. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Madan Municipality. In 2019, the town had a population of 6,597.

People

Population5,661
Density656/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Population5,661
Population Density656 / sq mi
Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Coordinates41.4987°, 24.9397°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSmolyan
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (644 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Madan

Madan is a small city in Bulgaria (Smolyan) with a population of 5,661. The city sits at an elevation of 2,238 feet (682 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Madan is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 283 business establishments.

Income: Madan vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$17,604
77% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)283

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Madan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,238 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below Bulgaria avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density656/sq mi
Coordinates41.4987°N, 24.9397°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

861 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 140 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 148 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 141 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 145 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 140 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 60 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 146 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 88 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 61 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 147 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 55 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 82 km
Apr 25, 2012 41 km SW of Kamariótissa, Greece M4.5 139 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 66 km
May 24, 2014 22 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.5 149 km
Aug 24, 2024 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.4 146 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 62 km
Oct 6, 2012 32 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M4.4 144 km
Jun 10, 2025 5 km ENE of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.4 149 km
Oct 13, 2011 30 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M4.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 141 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 121 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 140 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Madan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Madan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High School Otets Paisii - - - -
ПГ "Васил Димитров" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Madan

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Γλέντι 101.1 (GR) folk, greek MP3 160 kbps
Παρατηρητής 94 (GR) music, talk MP3 128 kbps
DIAVLOS FM 99.2 (GR) - MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός Κομοτηνής 103.1 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3
Xanthi Dee Jay 94.6 (GR) electronic, hiphop MP3 160 kbps
Ρυθμός 106 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Ερωτικός 103 (GR) greek music MP3 160 kbps
Χρόνος 87.5 (GR) news talk, pop MP3
Ροδόπη 95.5 (GR) greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 (GR) greek music, news MP3 256 kbps
Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης (GR) orthodox christian, religion MP3 256 kbps
Radio Play 91.5 Fm Stereo (Gr Xanthi) (GR) - MP3 128 kbps
Glenti FM (GR) greek music MP3 160 kbps
Kral 100 (GR) pop MP3 160 kbps
Goal 105.1 (GR) pop, sports news MP3 160 kbps
Virus 105.5 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Underground GR (GR) student radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Madan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzey Laslo Nagi
Етнографски музей
Исторически музей
Кристална зала
Музей "Килийно училище"
Музей минно дело и рудодобив
Музей на пощите и съобщенията
Регионален исторически музей "Стою Шишков"
Римска баня II век

Libraries in Madan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0

Hotels in Madan

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IZVORA
Nays

Restaurants in Madan

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IZVORA
Печински

Monuments in Madan

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Иван Вазов

Gas Stations in Madan

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #2963085046
BG #4829395291
BG #4829395292
Petrol

Banks in Madan

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asset bank

Stadiums & Teams in Madan

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Madan

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 Madan

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Plovdiv International AirportPDVLarge Airport
Air Belozem Airstrip-Small Airport
Asenovgrad Airfield-Small Airport
Belozem SSA Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorski Izvor Airstrip-Small Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia Airfield-Small Airport
Komotini Airfield-Small Airport
Malevo Airfield-Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Xanthi Aeroclub-Small Airport

Post Offices in Madan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Поща

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
851 m (2,792 ft)
Area
22.4 km² (8.6 mi²)
Postal Code
4900

🇧🇬 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 Madan

What is the population of Madan?

Madan has a population of 5,661 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 656 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Madan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,604, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Madan?

Madan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Madan?

There are 283 business establishments in the area.

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