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Madara, Bulgaria

Shumen · Bulgaria

Madara is a small town in Shumen, Bulgaria with a population of 890. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
890 Population 56/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$28,404 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,404 median income

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About Madara

Madara

Madara is a village in northeastern Bulgaria, part of Shumen municipality, Shumen Province. Madara lies 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the city of Shumen, at the western foot of the Madara plateau.

People

Population890
Density56/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,404

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population890
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates43.2833°, 27.1000°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceShumen
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (557 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.9 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$28,404

About Madara

Madara is a small town in Bulgaria (Shumen) with a population of 890. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Madara is $28,404, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Madara vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$28,404
62% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Madara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below Bulgaria avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates43.2833°N, 27.1000°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 5, 2024.

Aug 5, 2009 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M5.0 130 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 90 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 43 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 127 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 46 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 135 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 106 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 93 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 105 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 59 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 144 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 94 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 130 km
Jun 24, 2011 Bulgaria M4.1 143 km
Jul 9, 2013 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 136 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 116 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 145 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 86 km
Apr 2, 2015 11 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 137 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 4 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Madara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Madara

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BNR Radio Shumen AAC+ 36 kbps

Museums in Madara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum
Lajos Kossuth House Museum
museum Pancho Vladigerov
Regional Historical Museum
Regional History Museum
Археологически музей „Професор Рашо Рашев“ Archaeologicla Museum Prof. Rasho Rashev
Бонсай градина
Възрожденски комплекс
Дворът На Кирилицата
Исторически музей - Нови Пазар
Къща-музей "Килийно училище"
Къща-музей Добри Войников
Къща-музей Панайот Волов
Тракийски гробници до село Ивански

Libraries in Madara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Regional Library Stiliyan Chilingirov0.0

Farmers Markets in Madara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Пазар

Restaurants in Madara

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

madarski konnik
при бай живко

Monuments in Madara

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Геза Фехер

Train Stations in Madara

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Мадара
Мътница

Stadiums & Teams in Madara

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Airports Near Madara

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burgas AirportBOJLarge Airport
Varna AirportVARLarge Airport
Aytos AirstripSmall Airport
Bedzhene AirstripSmall Airport
Belitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Blagoevo AirfieldSmall Airport
Branichevo AirstripSmall Airport
Doyrantsi AirstripSmall Airport
Golyama Smolnitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Gradishte AirstripSmall Airport
Kalugerene AirstripSmall Airport
Kaynardzha AirfieldSmall Airport
Krivnya Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Krushari AirfieldSmall Airport
Leskovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Lozarevo AirstripSmall Airport
Nikola Kozlevo AirstripSmall Airport
Orlyak AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruen AirstripSmall Airport
Selskostopansko AirstripSmall Airport
Selskostopansko AirstripSmall Airport
Shumen AirfieldSmall Airport
Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach) AirstripSmall Airport
Sliven Barshen AirfieldSmall Airport
Staro Selishte AirfieldSmall Airport
Suvorovo AirstripSmall Airport
Tervel AirstripSmall Airport
Vetrino AirstripSmall Airport
Zavet AirstripSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Madara

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Madara RiderCultural1979

Churches & Religious Organizations in Madara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Св. Георги и Св. Тривелий

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
203 m (666 ft)
Area
22.3 km² (8.6 mi²)
Postal Code
9971

🇧🇬 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Madara

Madara Rider
Cultural · inscribed 1979
The Madara Rider, representing the figure of a knight triumphing over a lion, is carved into a 100-m-high cliff near the village of Madara in north-east Bulgaria. Madara was the principal sacred place of the First Bulgarian Empire before Bulgaria’s conversion ...

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 Madara

What is the population of Madara?

Madara has a population of 890 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.

Is Madara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,404, 62% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Madara?

Madara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Madara?

There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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