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Malko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Burgas · Bulgaria

Malko Tarnovo is a small town in Burgas, Bulgaria with a population of 3,336. Elevation: 1,135 ft (346 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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C+ Fair
3,336 Population 63/sq mi density
1,135 ft Elevation 346 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$11,556 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$11,556 median income

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About Malko Tarnovo

Malko Tarnovo

Malko Tarnovo is a town in Burgas Province, southeastern Bulgaria, 5 km from the Turkish border. It is the only town in the interior of the Bulgarian Strandzha Mountains and lies in Strandzha Nature Park. Malko Tarnovo is the administrative centre of the homonymous Malko Tarnovo Municipality. As of December 2024, the town had 1,576 inhabitants.

People

Population3,336
Density63/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$11,556

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Population3,336
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Coordinates41.9796°, 27.5248°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceBurgas
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (618 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$11,556

About Malko Tarnovo

Malko Tarnovo is a small town in Bulgaria (Burgas) with a population of 3,336. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet (346 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Malko Tarnovo is $11,556, which is 85% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 167 business establishments.

Income: Malko Tarnovo vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)167

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Malko Tarnovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Bulgaria avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area53.2 sq mi (137.7 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates41.9796°N, 27.5248°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

639 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M3.8 on Jul 5, 2025.

Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 139 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 131 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 132 km
Apr 23, 2025 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey M5.0 145 km
Jun 7, 2012 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 130 km
Sep 24, 2019 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 135 km
Apr 23, 2025 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey M4.9 140 km
Jan 11, 2020 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey M4.9 131 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 149 km
Dec 12, 1993 26 km NNE of Durusu, Turkey M4.8 120 km
Apr 13, 1995 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey M4.7 126 km
Jan 24, 2009 Western Turkey M4.6 133 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 124 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 109 km
Mar 8, 1991 16 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.5 132 km
Apr 18, 1995 21 km E of Kumba?, Turkey M4.5 126 km
Apr 23, 2025 25 km S of Silivri, Turkey M4.5 139 km
Feb 8, 1995 22 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.5 130 km
Nov 27, 2013 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.5 130 km
Sep 26, 2019 22 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1509 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 6.0 m 5,000 140 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 143 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m — 137 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake — — 146 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake — — 143 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake — — 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Malko Tarnovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Malko Tarnovo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
СУ Васил Левски — — — —
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Radio Stations near Malko Tarnovo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BNR Burgas — AAC+ 36 kbps
Serhat FM 91.5 (TR) — AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Mixx Bulgaria — AAC+ 192 kbps

Museums in Malko Tarnovo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Malko Tarnovo
Museum Malko Tarnovo
Museum Malko Tarnovo
Етнографска къща-музей
Килийно училище
Къща музей "Българи"

Hotels in Malko Tarnovo

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bildniks
Kovach Inn
Сърмашик

Monuments in Malko Tarnovo

11 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

100 години от Освобождаването на Малко Търново от османско иго
Александър Фол
Георги Москов
Дико Джелебов
На миньорите от Малко Търново
Осъдени преображенци
Паметник на Героя-граничар Павел Евтимов Стоилов
Пано Ангелов и Никола Равашола
Първи сигнал за Преображенското въстание
Стоян Русев
Янко Маслинков

Bus Stations in Malko Tarnovo

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #108296564
BG #848838458

Gas Stations in Malko Tarnovo

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #1139733446
BG #1139740315
BG #2982679784
BG #3790940957
Petrol

Stadiums & Teams in Malko Tarnovo

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Airports Near Malko Tarnovo

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burgas AirportBOJLarge Airport
Aytos Airstrip—Small Airport
Primorsko Airfield—Small Airport
Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach) Airstrip—Small Airport
Trastikovo Airstrip—Small Airport
Zagortsi Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malko Tarnovo

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Параклис Свети Илия
Св. Богородица
Успение Богородично
Храм "Св. пророк Илия"

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
348 m (1,142 ft)
Area
137.7 km² (53.1 mi²)
Postal Code
8162
Website
malkotarnovo.org/
Twinned With
Mykolaiv

🇧🇬 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 Malko Tarnovo

What is the population of Malko Tarnovo?

Malko Tarnovo has a population of 3,336 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 53.2 square miles.

Is Malko Tarnovo 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 Malko Tarnovo?

Malko Tarnovo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°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 24.3 inches.

How is the job market in Malko Tarnovo?

There are 167 business establishments in the area.

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