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Novi Pazar, Bulgaria

Shumen · Bulgaria

Novi Pazar is a small city in Shumen, Bulgaria with a population of 13,276. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,276 Population 966/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$28,404 Median Income
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,404 median income

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About Novi Pazar

Novi Pazar

Novi Pazar is a city located in the Raška District of southwestern Serbia. As of the 2022 census, the urban area has 71,462 inhabitants, while the city administrative area has 106,720 inhabitants. The city is the cultural center of the Bosniaks in Serbia and of Sandžak. A multicultural area of Muslims and Orthodox Christians, many monuments of both religions, like the Altun-Alem Mosque and the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, are located in the region which has a total of 30 protected monuments of culture.

People

Population13,276
Density966/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,404

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population13,276
Population Density966 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates43.3500°, 27.2000°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceShumen
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (551 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$28,404

About Novi Pazar

Novi Pazar is a small city in Bulgaria (Shumen) with a population of 13,276. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Novi Pazar is $28,404, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 664 business establishments.

Income: Novi Pazar vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)664

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Novi Pazar

Novi Pazar has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 494 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -9° / 14.7° 41.0
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F -8.6° / 18.1° 22.6
Mar 6°C / 43°F -4.6° / 22° 30.6
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F -0.8° / 25.1° 55.4
May 16.1°C / 61°F 4.2° / 30.1° 43.1
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 11.4° / 34.2° 66.6
Jul 25.3°C / 77°F 14.1° / 38.9° 31.6
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 14.8° / 37.2° 25.7
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 7.9° / 33.6° 36.6
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 2.8° / 29.8° 36.0
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F -2.8° / 22.4° 52.5
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F -5.7° / 16.8° 52.5
Novi Pazar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density966/sq mi
Coordinates43.3500°N, 27.2000°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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 M5.0 121 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 101 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 41 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 118 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 44 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 146 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 114 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 104 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 65 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 116 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 140 km
Jul 9, 2013 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 146 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 109 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 103 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 138 km
Apr 2, 2015 11 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 148 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 96 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 35 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 34 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 110 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 4 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Novi Pazar has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Novi Pazar

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
СУ "Хан Исперих" — — — —
ПГ по Химични Технологии и Дизайн "проф. д-р Асен Златаров" — — — —
бивше ПУ "Станата" — — — —
СУ "Васил Левски" — — — —
ОУ "Никола Вапцаров" — — — —
ПГ по Селско Стопанство — — — —
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Radio Stations near Novi Pazar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BNR Radio Shumen — AAC+ 36 kbps

Museums in Novi Pazar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum
Археологически музей „Професор Рашо Рашев“ Archaeologicla Museum Prof. Rasho Rashev
Дворът На Кирилицата
Исторически музей - Нови Пазар
Исторически музей Провадия
Къща-музей "Килийно училище"
Ламбова къща - Вароша
Музейна експозиция
Тракийски гробници до село Ивански

Farmers Markets in Novi Pazar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Пазара

Hotels in Novi Pazar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ayar palace

Restaurants in Novi Pazar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

пиле на грил

Cafes in Novi Pazar

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Релакс

Bus Stations in Novi Pazar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #799161607

Gas Stations in Novi Pazar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #947308419
Diesoler

Stadiums & Teams in Novi Pazar

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Airports Near Novi Pazar

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Varna AirportVARLarge Airport
Aytos Airstrip—Small Airport
Bedzhene Airstrip—Small Airport
Belitsa Airfield—Small Airport
Branichevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Doyrantsi Airstrip—Small Airport
Golyama Smolnitsa Airstrip—Small Airport
Gradishte Airstrip—Small Airport
Kalugerene Airstrip—Small Airport
Kaynardzha Airfield—Small Airport
Krushari Airfield—Small Airport
Leskovo Airfield—Small Airport
Lozarevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Nikola Kozlevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Orlyak Airfield—Small Airport
Ostrovo Airfield—Small Airport
Ruen Airstrip—Small Airport
Selskostopansko Airstrip—Small Airport
Shumen Airfield—Small Airport
Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach) Airstrip—Small Airport
Staro Selishte Airfield—Small Airport
Suvorovo Airstrip—Small Airport
Tervel Airstrip—Small Airport
Vetrino Airstrip—Small Airport
Zavet Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Novi Pazar

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL Нови Пазар
Speedy
Еконт
ПТС Нови Пазар 9900

Churches & Religious Organizations in Novi Pazar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Православен храм "Св. Параскева"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
156 m (512 ft)
Area
35.6 km² (13.7 mi²)
Postal Code
9900
Website
novipazar.acstre.com/BG.php

🇧🇬 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 Novi Pazar

What is the population of Novi Pazar?

Novi Pazar has a population of 13,276 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 966 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

Is Novi Pazar 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 Novi Pazar?

Novi Pazar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Novi Pazar?

There are 664 business establishments in the area.

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