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Provadia, Bulgaria

Varna · Bulgaria

Provadia is a small city in Varna, Bulgaria with a population of 13,755. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,755 Population 1,640/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$17,604 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,604 median income

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About Provadia

Provadia

Provadia is a town in northeastern Bulgaria, part of Varna Province, located in a deep karst gorge along the Provadiya River not far from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is the administrative centre of Provadia Municipality. As of December 2009, the town had a population of 12,901.

People

Population13,755
Density1,640/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population13,755
Population Density1,640 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates43.1833°, 27.4333°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceVarna
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.9 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Provadia

Provadia is a small city in Bulgaria (Varna) with a population of 13,755. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Provadia is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 688 business establishments.

Income: Provadia vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)688

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Provadia

Provadia has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 499 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F -7.4° / 15.2° 46.1
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F -6.8° / 17.6° 25.9
Mar 6.5°C / 44°F -3.3° / 21° 28.5
Apr 11°C / 52°F 0° / 24.8° 57.2
May 16.2°C / 61°F 5.4° / 30° 42.1
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 12.1° / 33.5° 63.4
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 14.9° / 37.5° 31.9
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 16.6° / 36.4° 21.7
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 9.5° / 33.4° 36.6
Oct 15°C / 59°F 5.1° / 29.2° 35.8
Nov 9.3°C / 49°F -0.9° / 22.8° 51.4
Dec 5°C / 41°F -4° / 17.2° 58.6
Provadia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Bulgaria avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density1,640/sq mi
Coordinates43.1833°N, 27.4333°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 4, 2022.

Aug 5, 2009 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M5.0 106 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 99 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 15 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 103 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 17 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 148 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 131 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 101 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 88 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 124 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 140 km
Jun 24, 2011 Bulgaria M4.1 149 km
Jul 9, 2013 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 142 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 130 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 121 km
Apr 2, 2015 11 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 143 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 95 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 8 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 11 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 94 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 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in

Provadia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Provadia

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ПГ по земеделие «Земя» - - - -
ПГХРТ «Цар Симеон Велики» - - - -
ОУ «Христо Смирненски» - - - -
СУ "Димитър Благоев" - - - -
ПГ по земеделие «Земя» - - - -
II ОУ Иван Вазов - - - -
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Radio Stations near Provadia

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Maya Varna contemporary hits, dance MP3 320 kbps
BNR Varna bnr, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nostalgia 2010s music, 2010 AAC+ 384 kbps
Lele Male - MP3 128 kbps
Note FM hit music, pop music AAC+ 384 kbps
onlineDJradio electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dobrudja talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
Radio Iubire (RO) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Provadia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Mosaics
Бисероливница
Исторически музей - Нови Пазар
Исторически музей Провадия
Къща-музей "Килийно училище"
Ламбова къща - Вароша
Музей за местна история, с. Николаевка
Музейна експозиция
Обсерватория АВРЕН

Farmers Markets in Provadia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Пазара
Съботен пазар

Restaurants in Provadia

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Scala
Ovech Restaurant
Войводи
Механа "Бракониерски спомени"

Cafes in Provadia

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Refresh - Cafe&Bar
Пианото

Veterinaries in Provadia

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Общинска ветеринарна станция

Train Stations in Provadia

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Венчан
Житница
Провадия
Равна
Равна

Bus Stations in Provadia

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Провадия

Gas Stations in Provadia

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #11217300722
Petrol
Petrol
Smax self-service
Атол

Stadiums & Teams in Provadia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Provadia

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burgas AirportBOJLarge Airport
Varna AirportVARLarge Airport
Balchik Airfield-Medium Airport
Aytos Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedzhene Airstrip-Small Airport
Branichevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Doyrantsi Airstrip-Small Airport
Golyama Smolnitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Gradishte Airstrip-Small Airport
Kalugerene Airstrip-Small Airport
Krushari Airfield-Small Airport
Leskovo Airfield-Small Airport
Lozarevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Nikola Kozlevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Orlyak Airfield-Small Airport
Ruen Airstrip-Small Airport
Selskostopansko Airstrip-Small Airport
Shumen Airfield-Small Airport
Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach) Airstrip-Small Airport
Sokolovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Staro Selishte Airfield-Small Airport
Suvorovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Tervel Airstrip-Small Airport
Vetrino Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Provadia

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Speedy
Еконт
ПТС 9201
ПТТС 9200
ПТТС 9202

Churches & Religious Organizations in Provadia

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ОБЦ "Света Троица"
Параклис «Св. Георги Победоносец»
Православен храм "Благовещение Богородично"
Саръ Хюсеин
Скален манастир "Кара пещера"
Християнски център Провадия
Юсуф бей джамия

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
56 m (184 ft)
Area
21.7 km² (8.4 mi²)
Postal Code
9900
Website
provadia.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 Provadia

What is the population of Provadia?

Provadia has a population of 13,755 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 1,640 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

Is Provadia 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 Provadia?

Provadia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Provadia?

There are 688 business establishments in the area.

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