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Samokov, Bulgaria
Sofia · Bulgaria
Samokov is a small city in Sofia, Bulgaria with a population of 26,765. Elevation: 3,136 ft (956 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Samokov
Samokov is a town in Sofia Province in the southwest of Bulgaria. It is in the Samokov Valley between the mountain ranges of Rila, Vitosha, and Sredna Gora, 55 kilometres from the capital Sofia. Due to the suitable winter sports conditions, Samokov, together with the nearby resort Borovets, is a major tourist centre.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 26,765 |
| Population Density | 537 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,136 ft (956 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3386°, 23.5581° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Sofia |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.7 inches (626 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,604 |
About Samokov
Samokov is a small city in Bulgaria (Sofia) with a population of 26,765. The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet (956 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Income: Samokov vs Bulgaria
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $17,604 |
| 77% below Bulgaria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,338 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Samokov
Samokov has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 736 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,136 ft (956 m) |
| Area | 49.8 sq mi (129.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3386°N, 23.5581°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in |
Samokov has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Samokov
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ПГ по туризъм сгр.2 | - | - | - | - |
| СОУ "Отец Паисий" | - | - | - | - |
| Спортно училище "Никола Велчев" | - | - | - | - |
| НУ Неофит Рилски | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ по туризъм сгр.1 | - | - | - | - |
| НУ Станислав Доспевски | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ "Христо Максимов" | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Авксентий Велешки | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ "Константин Фотинов" | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ „Св. Св. Кирил и Методий” | - | - | - | - |
| ПТГ "Никола Вапцаров" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Samokov
54 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 | |
| City Bulgaria | - | MP3 | |
| Darik | news, politics | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only | pop, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Folk BG | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radioplay Cafe | cafe | AAC 160 kbps | |
| Balkan Radio | america, balkan | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| EILO Techno Radio | techno | MP3 | |
| Energy NRJ Bulgaria 00s Only | pop, 00's | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Family | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deep Radio Europe | dance, electro house | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Nova Bulgaria | - | MP3 | |
| EILO Trance Radio | trance | MP3 | |
| BNR Sofia (high) | bnr, public radio | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Radio Chanove | folk, етно | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Euronews Bulgaria | bulgaria, euronews | MP3 192 kbps | |
| City HipHop RaB | hiphop r&b | AAC 48 kbps | |
| City Radio Bulgaria | hits | OGG | |
| BG Rap Radio | best, bg | AAC 140 kbps | |
| Fresh Bulgaria | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Радио FM+ | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| top.fm | chalga, folklore | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Радио Fresh! | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Радио CITY | pop | MP3 | |
| Коледно радио | aac, christmas | AAC 128 kbps | |
| kef.fm | folk, pop-folk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Energy NRJ Bulgaria 90s Only (aac) | pop, 90's | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BNR - Hristo Botev | classical, jazz | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| City Latin | latin | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Tangra Mega Rock | hard rock heavy metal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Metro DANCE Radio | club, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Horo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ARHEA ORG | advertising, dance | MP3 | |
| House Music Radio | house | AAC 140 kbps | |
| Radio Cyberfolk | pop-folk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Family 89.5 Fm | kids | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Радио FM+ | 90s, adult | OGG | |
| Metro Country Rock HD | country, country rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metro HITS Radio | entertainment, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metro Love Xmas Radio | 128k, christmas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Test NRJ Sergio IP | 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| folklor.fm | folk, folklor | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Samokov
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Gallery | ||||
| Museum of History | ||||
| Rila Monastery Ecclesiastical and Historical Museum | ||||
| Етнографска музейна експозиция | ||||
| Музеен комплекс с. Белчин |
Libraries in Samokov
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Библиотека | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Samokov
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT82A | |||||
| TT82A |
Hotels in Samokov
55 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Samokov
45 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Samokov
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Samokov
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Samokov
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Samokov
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Samokov
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Samokov
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Samokov
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Samokov
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Samokov
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Samokov
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Samokov
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bansko | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vitosha | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| писта Офелиите | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Samokov
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia Airport | SOF | Large Airport |
| Belchinski Bani Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breznik Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dolna Banya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ihtiman Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lesnovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Panicharevo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slivnitsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sofia West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Samokov
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Поща |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Samokov
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dormition of the Mother of God | |
| Monastery "Pokrov Bogorodichen" | |
| Saint Iliya | |
| St. Nicholas | |
| Бельова църква | |
| Въведение Богородично | |
| Евангелска църква | |
| Преображение господне | |
| Св. Йоан Рилси Чудотворец |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Samokov
What is the population of Samokov?
Samokov has a population of 26,765 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 537 people per square mile, spread across 49.8 square miles.
Is Samokov 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 Samokov?
Samokov has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°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 Samokov?
There are 1,338 business establishments in the area.