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Pernik, Bulgaria
Pernik · Bulgaria
Pernik is a mid-size city in Pernik, Bulgaria with a population of 82,467. Elevation: 2,464 ft (751 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pernik
Pernik is a town in western Bulgaria with a population of 70,285 as of 2021. Pernik is the most populated town in western Bulgaria after Sofia. It is the main town of Pernik Province and lies on both banks of the Struma River in the Pernik Valley between the Golo Bardo Mountain, Vitosha Mountain, Lyulin and Viskyar mountains.
Pernik is the principal town of Pernik Province – a province in western Bulgaria, which is next to the Serbian border.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 82,467 |
| Population Density | 2,955 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5967°, 23.0332° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Pernik |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.7 inches (626 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $11,556 |
About Pernik
Pernik is a mid-size city in Bulgaria (Pernik) with a population of 82,467. The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet (751 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Income: Pernik vs Bulgaria
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $11,556 |
| 85% below Bulgaria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 33 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 6 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Pernik
Pernik has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5967°N, 23.0332°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in |
Pernik has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Pernik
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ОУ Св. св. Кирил и Методий | - | - | - | - |
| VI СУ „св.св.Кирил и Методий“ | - | - | - | - |
| СУ Темелко Ненков | - | - | - | - |
| ГПЧЕ Симеон Радев | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Васил Левски | - | - | - | - |
| V СУ „П. Р. Славейков“ | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Христо Ботев | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ Юрий Гагарин | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Петър Берон | - | - | - | - |
| ЦДГ Калина Малина | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Кракра Пернишки | - | - | - | - |
| СУ Св. Св. Кирил и Методий | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Любен Каравелов | - | - | - | - |
| ПМГ Хр.Смирненски | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Алеко Константинов | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Елин Пелин | - | - | - | - |
| ПГТС „Арх. Йордан Миланов“ | - | - | - | - |
| ЦДГ "Чуден свят" | - | - | - | - |
| ТПГ Мария Кюри | - | - | - | - |
| ЦДГ Пролетен цвят | - | - | - | - |
| 152 ОУ | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Св.Константин Кирил Философ | - | - | - | - |
| OU St. Kliment Ohridski | - | - | - | - |
| 7 ОУ | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Св. Иван Рилски | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pernik
55 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy NRJ Bulgaria | pop, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BG Radio | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1 Rock Bulgaria | rock | MP3 | |
| Fresh! | hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BG Estrada | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| City HipHop R&B | hiphop r&b | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Deep House Radio | best, deep | AAC 140 kbps | |
| Авто Радио | dance, top40 | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Veronika | etno, pop-folk | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Vanilla | chill out | AAC 160 kbps | |
| Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only (ogg) | pop, 90's | OGG | |
| Radio 1 Rock | rock | OGG | |
| bTV Radio | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only | pop, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Darik | news, politics | MP3 192 kbps | |
| City Bulgaria | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Folk BG | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Balkan Radio | america, balkan | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| EILO Techno Radio | techno | MP3 | |
| Radioplay Cafe | cafe | AAC 160 kbps | |
| Radio Family | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deep Radio Europe | dance, electro house | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Energy NRJ Bulgaria 00s Only | pop, 00's | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BNR Sofia (high) | bnr, public radio | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| EILO Trance Radio | trance | MP3 | |
| City HipHop RaB | hiphop r&b | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Радио FM+ | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Euronews Bulgaria | bulgaria, euronews | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Chanove | folk, етно | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dark Wave Radomir | alternative, avantgarde | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BG Rap Radio | best, bg | AAC 140 kbps | |
| Nova Bulgaria | - | MP3 | |
| Fresh Bulgaria | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| City Radio Bulgaria | hits | OGG | |
| Metro DANCE Radio | club, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Радио CITY | pop | MP3 | |
| BNR - Hristo Botev | classical, jazz | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Радио Fresh! | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Коледно радио | aac, christmas | AAC 128 kbps | |
| kef.fm | folk, pop-folk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| City Latin | latin | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Tangra Mega Rock | hard rock heavy metal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| top.fm | chalga, folklore | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only (aac) | pop, 90's | AAC 48 kbps | |
| ARHEA ORG | advertising, dance | MP3 | |
| House Music Radio | house | AAC 140 kbps | |
| Radio Cyberfolk | pop-folk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Радио FM+ | 90s, adult | OGG | |
| folklor.fm | folk, folklor | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Horo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metro HITS Radio | entertainment, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Test NRJ Sergio IP | 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metro Country Rock HD | country, country rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Family 89.5 Fm | kids | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metro Love Xmas Radio | 128k, christmas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pernik
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center Bankya | ||||
| Bear museum | ||||
| Boyana Church | ||||
| Boyana Church | ||||
| Georgi Dimitrov's house | ||||
| National History Museum | ||||
| National History Museum | ||||
| Underground Mining Museum | ||||
| Къща музей "Петър Дънов" - "Изворът на доброто" | ||||
| Къща музей Георги Димитров | ||||
| Музей на совите | ||||
| Регионален исторически музей |
Libraries in Pernik
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame | 0.0 | |||||
| Flame | 0.0 | |||||
| Столична библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Столична библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Читалищна библиотека | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pernik
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borovo Market | |||||
| Market Lulin 1 | |||||
| Market Lulin 3 | |||||
| Market Lulin 4 | |||||
| Market Ovcha Kupel 1 | |||||
| Market Ovcha Kupel 2 | |||||
| Trading Ccomplex San Marino | |||||
| Базар Вихрен | |||||
| Базар Вихрен | |||||
| Кооперативен пазар | |||||
| Коцето | |||||
| Коцето | |||||
| Общински пазар | |||||
| Пазар Божурище | |||||
| При Иван | |||||
| При Иван |
Hotels in Pernik
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pernik
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pernik
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Pernik
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Pernik
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Pernik
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pernik
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pernik
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pernik
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pernik
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pernik
22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pernik
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pernik
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pernik
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pernik
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Slavia Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Pernik
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitosha | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| писта Офелиите | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Pernik
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia Airport | SOF | Large Airport |
| Belchinski Bani Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breznik Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ihtiman Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lesnovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Panicharevo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ponikva Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slivnitsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sofia West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vratsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pernik
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pernik Tax office | |
| Speedy | |
| Speedy | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Поща | |
| Поща | |
| Поща Тева 2 | |
| Пощенска станция | |
| ПТТС София 1696 | |
| Централна поща |
Treatment Centers in Pernik
14 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mclinic | ||
| Medicare+ | ||
| Medico-dental centre Orion | ||
| Melbourne Physio Clinic | ||
| Sofia Physio Center | ||
| Д-р Станов | ||
| Диалмед | ||
| ДКЦ - 12 | ||
| Люлин МЕД | ||
| Медицински център Алфамедикс | ||
| Медицински център"Св. Димитър" | ||
| МЦ Артромедика | ||
| Царица Елеонора | ||
| Частна поликлиника Медива |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pernik
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bela Voda Monastery | |
| Raylovo Monastery | |
| St Prophet Elijah | |
| St. George | |
| St. Michael | |
| St. Nicholas | |
| Манастир Св. Троица | |
| Св. Теодор Стратилат | |
| Храм Св. Иван Рилски | |
| Църква „Свети Николай Мирликийски“ |
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Quick Facts
Around Pernik
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇧🇬 About Bulgaria
Public Holidays in Bulgaria
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pernik
What is the population of Pernik?
Pernik has a population of 82,467 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 2,955 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles.
Is Pernik 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 Pernik?
Pernik has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Pernik?
There are 33 business establishments in the area, including 7 restaurants and food service locations.