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Popovo, Bulgaria

Targovishte · Bulgaria

Popovo is a small city in Targovishte, Bulgaria with a population of 16,571. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,571 Population 1,017/sq mi density
623 ft Elevation 190 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$17,604 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
$17,604 median income

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About Popovo

Popovo is a town in northeastern Bulgaria, part of Targovishte Province. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Popovo Municipality. In 2021, it had a population of 13,324 and an absolute Bulgarian majority.

People

Population16,571
Density1,017/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Population16,571
Population Density1,017 / sq mi
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Coordinates43.3500°, 26.2333°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceTargovishte
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (595 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Popovo

Popovo is a small city in Bulgaria (Targovishte) with a population of 16,571. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Popovo is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 829 business establishments.

Income: Popovo vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)829

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Popovo

Popovo has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 536 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -9.1° / 15.1° 42.9
Feb 4.1°C / 39°F -8.4° / 18.3° 23.5
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F -4.5° / 22.2° 39.4
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F -0.8° / 25.4° 57.1
May 16.4°C / 61°F 4.5° / 29.7° 55.2
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 11° / 34.4° 75.9
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 13.6° / 39.4° 33.4
Aug 25.8°C / 79°F 15° / 38.1° 27.8
Sep 20.3°C / 68°F 8.2° / 34.2° 34.4
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 2.4° / 30.1° 37.3
Nov 8°C / 46°F -2.7° / 22.6° 53.9
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F -5.6° / 16.8° 55.6
Popovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²)
Population Density1,017/sq mi
Coordinates43.3500°N, 26.2333°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 4, 2022.

Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 145 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 111 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 86 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 113 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 108 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 91 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 41 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 71 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 83 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 18 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 143 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 111 km
Jun 24, 2011 Bulgaria M4.1 132 km
Jul 9, 2013 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 127 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 127 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 29 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 84 km
Apr 2, 2015 11 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 129 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 101 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Popovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Popovo

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ПГТП гр.Попово
ПГСС "Никола Пушкаров"
ОУ „Никола Й. Вапцаров“
ОУ "Св. Св Кирил и Методий"
Дом за деца лишени от роителски грижи
ОУ Васил Левски
ОУ"Любен Каравелов"
СУ "Христо Ботев"
ОУ „Св. Климент Охридски“
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Radio Stations near Popovo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Avto Radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Rezonans misc MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Popovo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Istoricheski muzeĭ Popovo

Farmers Markets in Popovo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Пазар

Castles in Popovo

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ковачевско кале

Veterinaries in Popovo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #4144435185

Train Stations in Popovo

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Popovo
Popovo
Караджата
Медовина
Славяново
Славяново
Славяново

Bus Stations in Popovo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Попово

Gas Stations in Popovo

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #4144281178
BG #660457783
BG #9149981481
Petrol

Banks in Popovo

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DSK Bank
UBB
UBB
Банка

Stadiums & Teams in Popovo

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Popovo

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ски Писта Даулите 0.0 $0

Airports Near Popovo

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gorna Oryahovitsa AirportGOZMedium Airport
Bazan AirstripSmall Airport
Belitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Blagoevo AirfieldSmall Airport
Borisovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Byala AirfieldSmall Airport
Dve Mogili AirfieldSmall Airport
Dzhulyunitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Ekzarh Yosif AirstripSmall Airport
Gradishte AirstripSmall Airport
Kalugerene AirstripSmall Airport
Krivnya Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Lozarevo AirstripSmall Airport
Lozen AirstripSmall Airport
Nikolovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirgovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Popovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruse AirportROUSmall Airport
Selskostopansko AirstripSmall Airport
Shumen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sliven Barshen AirfieldSmall Airport
Staro Selishte AirfieldSmall Airport
Zavet AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Popovo

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Еконт
Поща

Churches & Religious Organizations in Popovo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
"СВЕТА ПЕТКА"
"СВЕТИ ДИМИТЪР"
параклис "СВЕТО РОЖДЕСТВО БОГОРОДИЧНО"
Св. Архангел Михаил
Храм " Св Успение Богородично"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
210 m (689 ft)
Area
42.2 km² (16.3 mi²)
Postal Code
7800
Website
popovo.bg
Twinned With
Arzamas, Basarabeasca

🇧🇬 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 Popovo

What is the population of Popovo?

Popovo has a population of 16,571 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 1,017 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 square miles.

Is Popovo 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 Popovo?

Popovo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Popovo?

There are 829 business establishments in the area.

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