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Makresh, Bulgaria

Vidin · Bulgaria

Makresh is a small town in Vidin, Bulgaria with a population of 660. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
660 Population 44/sq mi density
577 ft Elevation 176 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.5 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
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,604 median income

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About Makresh

Makresh is a village in northwestern Bulgaria, part of Vidin Province. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Makresh Municipality, which lies in the western part of Vidin Province, close to the Bulgarian-Serbian border. Makresh is situated 35 kilometres from the provincial capital Vidin, in the westernmost Danubian Plain, with the western reaches of the Balkan Mountains to its west.

People

Population660
Density44/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Population660
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Coordinates43.7679°, 22.6641°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceVidin
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (621 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Makresh

Makresh is a small town in Bulgaria (Vidin) with a population of 660. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Makresh is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Makresh vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Makresh

Makresh has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F -4.2° / 4.3° 53.1
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -2.4° / 7.1° 52.8
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 1.7° / 13.8° 46.5
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 5.9° / 19.6° 43.9
May 17.8°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.6° 59.1
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 57.7
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 16.4° / 31.1° 54.5
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 15.8° / 31.1° 46.5
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.4° 52.7
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 6.5° / 18.3° 67.9
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 2.7° / 11° 47.3
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -2.3° / 5.6° 50.2
Makresh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates43.7679°N, 22.6641°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 30, 2024.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 127 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 126 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 135 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 149 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 111 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 139 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 136 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 126 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 123 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 134 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 135 km
Sep 26, 1996 10 km SW of Lapovo, Serbia M4.5 137 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 149 km
Jul 16, 2011 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia M4.4 104 km
Dec 16, 1994 15 km NNE of Jagodina, Serbia M4.3 112 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 103 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 130 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 100 km
Jun 9, 2016 6 km S of Turija, Serbia M4.2 113 km
Jan 12, 1993 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia M4.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Makresh has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Makresh

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Lagoshevtsi ambient, folk MP3 320 kbps
Hype.FM (RS) 90.8 fm, hype fm MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Makresh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cruciform barrack
History Museum
Konaka
The Cruciform barrack
Епиграфски музей
Къща-музей "проф. Александър Поплилов"
Музей на природата и науката

Libraries in Makresh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ново място0.0

Farmers Markets in Makresh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Общински пазар
Общински пазар
Съботен пазар

Hotels in Makresh

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Магура

Restaurants in Makresh

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Магура

Stadiums & Teams in Makresh

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Ski Resorts Near Makresh

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stara Planina 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Makresh

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bor Airport-Small Airport
Erden Airfield-Small Airport
Leskovac / Mira Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Medovnitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Montana Airfield-Small Airport
Vidin Smurdan Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
194 m (637 ft)
Area
38.8 km² (15.0 mi²)
Postal Code
3850

🇧🇬 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 Makresh

What is the population of Makresh?

Makresh has a population of 660 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 15.0 square miles.

Is Makresh 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 Makresh?

Makresh 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 69°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Makresh?

There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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