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Shabla, Bulgaria

Dobrich · Bulgaria

Shabla is a small town in Dobrich, Bulgaria with a population of 3,901. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,901 Population 31/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$13,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$13,500 median income

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About Shabla

Shabla

Shabla is a town and seaside resort in northeastern Bulgaria, administrative centre of the Shabla Municipality part of Dobrich Province. Shabla municipality includes the following villages: Bojanovo, Chernomortsi, Durankulak, Ezerets, Gorichane, Gorun, Granichar, Krapets, Prolez, Smin, Staevtsi, Tvarditsa, Tyulenovo, Vaklino, and Zahari Stoyanovo. As of December 2009, the town itself had a population of 3,586 inhabitants. It is situated on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast in the vicinity of the salt-water Lake Shabla and Bulgaria's easternmost point, Cape Shabla.

People

Population3,901
Density31/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$13,500

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population3,901
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates43.5398°, 28.5343°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceDobrich
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (470 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$13,500

About Shabla

Shabla is a small town in Bulgaria (Dobrich) with a population of 3,901. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Shabla is $13,500, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 195 business establishments.

Income: Shabla vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$13,500
82% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)195

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Shabla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Bulgaria avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area127.3 sq mi (329.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates43.5398°N, 28.5343°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 16 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 93 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 14 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 94 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 147 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 103 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 96 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 20 km
Jul 18, 1995 18 km ESE of Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria M3.7 107 km
Feb 6, 2006 4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania M3.6 137 km
Apr 19, 1997 68 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.6 69 km
Jul 23, 1994 22 km E of Byala, Bulgaria M3.4 81 km
Aug 23, 1994 65 km E of Byala, Bulgaria M3.4 80 km
Jan 25, 1991 7 km NE of Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria M3.4 104 km
Nov 13, 1995 9 km E of Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria M3.2 107 km
Feb 4, 2006 15 km ENE of Suvorovo, Bulgaria M3.0 64 km
Feb 20, 2008 81 km E of Obzor, Bulgaria M2.7 99 km
Jun 20, 2007 91 km SSE of Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania M2.5 136 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 16 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Shabla has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Shabla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Vacanța - Fresh (RO) fresh, hits MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Shabla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dobrudja and the Sea
Ethnographic Museum
Kaliakra Museum
Kavarna Historical Museum
Праисторически музей на открито

Farmers Markets in Shabla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Пазар

Hotels in Shabla

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artea
Hotel Navi
Hotel Tyulenovo
Амбър
Делфина
Златна рибка
Орбита
Яница
Яница 2

Restaurants in Shabla

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BEK21
divina patica
Morski briz
Герана
Делфина
Журнал
Крем
При бай Пешо
При фара
Старо Време
Терасата

Monuments in Shabla

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mемориален комплекс и монументална скулптура „Въстаналият селянин“
Паметник на съветските летци
Първи български нефт

Bus Stations in Shabla

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара

Gas Stations in Shabla

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
BG #441401997

Breweries in Shabla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Мъзето

Stadiums & Teams in Shabla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shabla

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Varna AirportVARLarge Airport
Balchik Airfield-Medium Airport
Costinești Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mogilishte Airstrip-Small Airport
Sokolovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Tuzla Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Shabla

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Еконт
Поща

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shabla

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. St. Kiril & Metodiy
Свети Харалампий
Църква "Св. Георги"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Area
70.1 km² (27.1 mi²)
Postal Code
9600

🇧🇬 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 Shabla

What is the population of Shabla?

Shabla has a population of 3,901 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 127.3 square miles.

Is Shabla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,500, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Shabla?

Shabla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shabla?

There are 195 business establishments in the area.

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