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Rakitovo, Bulgaria

Pazardzhik · Bulgaria

Rakitovo is a small city in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria with a population of 8,376. Elevation: 2,674 ft (815 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

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C+ Fair
8,376 Population 185/sq mi density
2,674 ft Elevation 815 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
26.1 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 Rakitovo

Rakitovo

Rakitovo is a town in the Pazardzhik Province, Bulgaria. As of 2005 the population was 8,952. It is located in the northern part of the Rhodopi mountains at 12 km to the east of Velingrad and 7 km to the southwest of the Batak Reservoir. There is timber industry in the town. People from the region grow crops, lavender, potatoes and barley.

People

Population8,376
Density185/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,404

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation2,674 ft (815 m)
Population8,376
Population Density185 / sq mi
Elevation2,674 ft (815 m)
Coordinates41.9901°, 24.0873°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvincePazardzhik
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (663 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$28,404

About Rakitovo

Rakitovo is a small city in Bulgaria (Pazardzhik) with a population of 8,376. The city sits at an elevation of 2,674 feet (815 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Rakitovo is $28,404, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 419 business establishments.

Income: Rakitovo vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)419

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rakitovo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,674 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below Bulgaria avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,674 ft (815 m)
Area45.2 sq mi (117.1 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates41.9901°N, 24.0873°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

612 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 117 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 137 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 130 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 138 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 102 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 68 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 63 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 110 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 125 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 135 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 113 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 106 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 120 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 71 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 89 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 102 km
May 24, 2009 10 km N of Star Dojran, North Macedonia M4.4 139 km
Jan 1, 2018 8 km SSE of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.4 135 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 64 km
Feb 28, 2016 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia M4.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Driest
October 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Rakitovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Rakitovo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Възпитателно училище-интернат „Ангел Узунов“ — — — —
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Radio Stations near Rakitovo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rakitovo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Historical Museum Velingrad
Museum House of Stanislav Dospevski
Museum of History
Narrow gauge railway museum
Pliocene Epoch Park
Regional Historical Museum
TT35/XVI/
Баташката църква
Исторически музей
Ретро музей на социализма

Libraries in Rakitovo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека "Н. Фурнаджиев"0.0

Hotels in Rakitovo

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Family Hotel La Casa
Hotel Viviana
Komplex Sveti Georgi
Къщи за Гости Колори
Къщи за Гости Колори
Къщи за Гости Колори
Къщи за Гости Колори

Restaurants in Rakitovo

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Komplex Sveti Georgi
ПИВОТО
При Пепо
Ресторант
Ресторант,,Доркос''
Салкиното ханче
СВЕТЛОГРАД

Cafes in Rakitovo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Николаса

Monuments in Rakitovo

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Москвиченко
Паметник
Часовникова кула

Castles in Rakitovo

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tsepina

Theme Parks in Rakitovo

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Бърдоландия

Train Stations in Rakitovo

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kostandovo

Bus Stations in Rakitovo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #287300240

Gas Stations in Rakitovo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #278890536
BG #6620824488
BG #7941739856

Stadiums & Teams in Rakitovo

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rakitovo

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pamporovo 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chepelare 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bansko Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bansko 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ски Копривки 0.0 — — $0 — — —
писта х. "Здравец" - малка 0.0 — — $0 — — —
писта х. "Здравец" - голяма 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Rakitovo

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Graf Ignatievo Air Base—Medium Airport
Belchinski Bani Airstrip—Small Airport
Dolna Banya Airfield—Small Airport
Ihtiman Airfield—Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield—Small Airport
Maritsa Airfield—Small Airport
Moskovets Airstrip—Small Airport
Nedelevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip—Small Airport
Stryama Airfield—Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Rakitovo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Еконт

Treatment Centers in Rakitovo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Vita

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rakitovo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
джамия
Джамия
Св. Неделя
Св. Никола
Свети Илия
Църква

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
814 m (2,671 ft)
Area
117.1 km² (45.2 mi²)
Postal Code
4640

🇧🇬 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 Rakitovo

What is the population of Rakitovo?

Rakitovo has a population of 8,376 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 45.2 square miles.

Is Rakitovo 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 Rakitovo?

Rakitovo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rakitovo?

There are 419 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Velingrad 20,286 pop · 5.6 mi Batak 3,917 pop · 7.5 mi Peshtera 18,676 pop · 11.3 mi Bratsigovo 4,577 pop · 15.0 mi Belovo 4,155 pop · 15.9 mi Septemvri 8,071 pop · 16.0 mi Sarnitsa 3,511 pop · 17.7 mi Pazardzhik 55,220 pop · 19.2 mi Krichim 8,580 pop · 19.9 mi Yakoruda 6,008 pop · 20.8 mi Devin 7,393 pop · 23.4 mi Borino 3,084 pop · 23.5 mi Perushtitsa 5,350 pop · 24.1 mi Dospat 2,802 pop · 24.2 mi
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