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Petrich, Bulgaria

Blagoevgrad · Bulgaria

Petrich is a mid-size city in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria with a population of 30,722. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
30,722 Population 989/sq mi density
607 ft Elevation 185 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$11,124 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$11,124 median income

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About Petrich

Petrich

Petrich is a town in Blagoevgrad Province in southwestern Bulgaria, located in Sandanski–Petrich Valley at the foot of the Belasica Mountains in the Strumeshnitsa Valley. According to the 2021 census, the town has 26,778 inhabitants.

People

Population30,722
Density989/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$11,124

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Population30,722
Population Density989 / sq mi
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Coordinates41.3985°, 23.2070°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceBlagoevgrad
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (479 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$11,124

About Petrich

Petrich is a mid-size city in Bulgaria (Blagoevgrad) with a population of 30,722. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Petrich is $11,124, which is 85% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,536 business establishments.

Income: Petrich vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$11,124
85% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,536

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Petrich

Petrich has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 603 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -10° / 12.1° 79.0
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F -8.4° / 15.8° 32.3
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F -4.4° / 18.5° 46.9
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F -1.2° / 22.8° 59.9
May 15.9°C / 61°F 4.1° / 27.7° 47.8
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 9.5° / 34.3° 59.2
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 12.4° / 38.1° 28.4
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 14.1° / 37.7° 38.9
Sep 20°C / 68°F 7° / 32.2° 31.5
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 4.1° / 26.5° 39.9
Nov 8.5°C / 47°F -3.5° / 21.7° 57.6
Dec 4°C / 39°F -6.1° / 13.5° 81.8
Petrich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above Bulgaria avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Area31.1 sq mi (80.4 km²)
Population Density989/sq mi
Coordinates41.3985°N, 23.2070°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,092 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 88 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 140 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 149 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 43 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 98 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 140 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 141 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 34 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 149 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 42 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 98 km
Oct 29, 2003 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece M4.6 83 km
Feb 1, 2023 22 km ENE of Leptokaryá, Greece M4.6 145 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 99 km
Feb 13, 1995 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece M4.6 88 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 131 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 142 km
Dec 21, 1990 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece M4.6 85 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 46 km
Aug 10, 1993 14 km SSW of Néa Kallikráteia, Greece M4.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 116 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Petrich has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Petrich

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ПГ по лека промишленост Адалберт Антонов - Малчика / 5 СОУ Антон Попов - - - -
4 ОУ Христо Смирненски - - - -
Гимназия Пейо Яворов - - - -
1 ОУ Кочо Мавродиев - - - -
СОУ Никола Вапцаров - - - -
3 ОУ Гоце Делчев - - - -
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Radio Stations near Petrich

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ακρόαμα 94.6 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Κιβωτός 99.2 (GR) orthodox christian, religion MP3 128 kbps
Σέρρες 98.9 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Κιβωτός 99.2 (GR) byzantine, ecclesia MP3 128 kbps
Cosmos 93 (GR) greek music, news MP3 64 kbps
Σοκολάτα 102.4 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Polis 100 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 64 kbps
100 FM Radio 1 (GR) oldies, pop MP3 256 kbps
Γαλαξίας 92.1 Σέρρες (GR) greek folk MP3 128 kbps
Επιλογές 102.8 (GR) pop music MP3 128 kbps
Sokolata 102,4 (GR) - MP3 320 kbps
OK Web Radio (GR) pop dance MP3 192 kbps
Rodon 95 (GR) alternative, electronica MP3 128 kbps
Notes 106 (GR) greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Lemon 88.8 (GR) pop music MP3 128 kbps
E 103 (GR) greek music MP3 128 kbps
101 Radio 1 (GR) pop, rock MP3 256 kbps
Synora 98.7 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Epiloges Κιλκίς (GR) news, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Petrich

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Historical Museum of Melnik
Kordopulov House
Roupel Fortress Museum
Μουσείο φυσικής ιστορίας - Παλαιοντολογική έκθεση Θερμοπηγής
Изложбена зала
Исторически музей
Къща-музей "Баба Ванга"
Музей на Виното
Музейна сбирка

Farmers Markets in Petrich

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Стокова борса Кърналово

Hotels in Petrich

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bulgaria

Restaurants in Petrich

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Porto Rico
Provence
Авалон
Детелина
Симидите
Чочко

Train Stations in Petrich

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrich

Bus Stations in Petrich

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrich bus station

Gas Stations in Petrich

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #4711512289
BG #472134907
Lukoil
OMV
Petrol
Petrol

Banks in Petrich

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fibank
UBB
UniCredit Bulbank

Gyms in Petrich

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #338292710

Stadiums & Teams in Petrich

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Ski Resorts Near Petrich

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lailias Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bansko Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bansko 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Petrich

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alexandria (Gidas) Airfield-Small Airport
Kolchiko Airfield-Small Airport
Serres Emmanuel Pappas Airfield-Small Airport
Serres-Chortero Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Petrich

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PO 2850
Speedy
Еконт
Монопола

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petrich

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dormition of the Mother of God
Св. Петка
Успение Богородично
Черква "Успение Богородично"

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
168 m (551 ft)
Area
80.4 km² (31.0 mi²)
Postal Code
2850
Website
petrich.egov.bg/

🇧🇬 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 Petrich

What is the population of Petrich?

Petrich has a population of 30,722 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 989 people per square mile, spread across 31.1 square miles.

Is Petrich expensive to live in?

The median household income is $11,124, 85% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Petrich?

Petrich has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Petrich?

There are 1,536 business establishments in the area.

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