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Sarnitsa, Bulgaria

Pazardzhik · Bulgaria

Sarnitsa is a small town in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria with a population of 3,511. Elevation: 3,986 ft (1,215 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,511 Population 164/sq mi density
3,986 ft Elevation 1,215 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$28,404 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,404 median income

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About Sarnitsa

Sarnitsa

Sarnitsa is a small town in the Pazardzhik Province, southern Bulgaria. As of 2022 it had 3,511 inhabitants. Formerly a village, it gained its town status in September 2003 and since January 2015 has formed the administrative centre of the homonymous Sarnitsa Municipality.

People

Population3,511
Density164/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,404

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Population3,511
Population Density164 / sq mi
Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Coordinates41.7384°, 24.0244°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvincePazardzhik
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (673 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$28,404

About Sarnitsa

Sarnitsa is a small town in Bulgaria (Pazardzhik) with a population of 3,511. The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet (1,215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Sarnitsa is $28,404, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 176 business establishments.

Income: Sarnitsa vs Bulgaria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)176

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sarnitsa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below Bulgaria avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates41.7384°N, 24.0244°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

897 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 M5.6 133 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 119 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 134 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 111 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 119 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 130 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 81 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 118 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 125 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 132 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 126 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 119 km
Aug 8, 2010 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece M4.6 137 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 76 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 130 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 137 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 84 km
Dec 12, 1999 4 km NNE of Arnaía, Greece M4.5 140 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 122 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 90 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 161 138 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 49°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) 2.3 in

Sarnitsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 26°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Sarnitsa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
СОУ "Св.Св.Кирил и Методий" - - - -
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Museums in Sarnitsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of History
Nikopolis ad Nestum
Баташката църква
Музей "Скребатно"

Libraries in Sarnitsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0

Hotels in Sarnitsa

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NEK "Beglika" Holiday Resort
Rhodope's Heaven Dikchan
Вила Парк ЕДЕЛВАЙС Сърница
Почивна база "Романтика"
Рай

Restaurants in Sarnitsa

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Кът за хранене Орлино
Панорама
Родопски скали

Monuments in Sarnitsa

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Кът на лесовъда
Партизански лагер "Лонгурлии"

Castles in Sarnitsa

5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Крепост Калето
Крепост Манастира
Късноантична крепост Калето
Ташбоазко кале
Тракийска и средновековна крепост Манастира

Clinics in Sarnitsa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Здравна служба

Gas Stations in Sarnitsa

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bashev Oil
BG #4738425644
Tselev Oil
Башев Ойл

Stadiums & Teams in Sarnitsa

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Ski Resorts Near Sarnitsa

8 ski resorts within range.

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

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graf Ignatievo Air Base-Medium Airport
Belchinski Bani Airstrip-Small Airport
Dolna Banya Airfield-Small Airport
Ihtiman Airfield-Small Airport
Maritsa Airfield-Small Airport
Nedelevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Serres Emmanuel Pappas Airfield-Small Airport
Serres-Chortero Airfield-Small Airport
Sitagroi Airstrip-Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarnitsa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Джамия
Джамия

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
1,250 m (4,101 ft)
Area
112.4 km² (43.4 mi²)
Founded
1947
Postal Code
4633
Website
sarnitsa.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 Sarnitsa

What is the population of Sarnitsa?

Sarnitsa has a population of 3,511 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 21.4 square miles.

Is Sarnitsa 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 Sarnitsa?

Sarnitsa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sarnitsa?

There are 176 business establishments in the area.

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