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Shumen, Bulgaria
Shumen · Bulgaria
Shumen is a mid-size city in Shumen, Bulgaria with a population of 72,342. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shumen
Shumen is the tenth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and economic capital of Shumen Province.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 72,342 |
| Population Density | 1,374 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2706°, 26.9229° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Shumen |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.5 inches (572 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,404 |
About Shumen
Shumen is a mid-size city in Bulgaria (Shumen) with a population of 72,342. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Income: Shumen vs Bulgaria
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,404 |
| 62% below Bulgaria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 99 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 17 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Shumen
Shumen has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 524 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 52.7 sq mi (136.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2706°N, 26.9229°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in |
Shumen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Shumen
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Шуменски Университет Константин Преславски | University | - | , |
Schools in Shumen
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United school of arts | - | - | - | - |
| СУ "Васил Левски" | - | - | - | - |
| Основно училище "Н.Й.Вапцаров" | - | - | - | - |
| Professional School of Economics | - | - | - | - |
| СУ "Сава Доброплодни" | - | - | - | - |
| ПЕГ "Никола Й. Вапцаров" | - | - | - | - |
| СУ "Йоан Екзарх Български" | - | - | - | - |
| Пето основно училище | - | - | - | - |
| Помощно училище "Васил Друмев" | - | - | - | - |
| СОУ Трайко Симеонов | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shumen
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avto Radio | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| BNR Radio Shumen | - | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Radio Rezonans | misc | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Shumen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Veliki Preslav" Archeological Museum | ||||
| Archeological Museum | ||||
| Lajos Kossuth House Museum | ||||
| museum Pancho Vladigerov | ||||
| Regional Historical Museum | ||||
| Regional History Museum | ||||
| Археологически музей „Професор Рашо Рашев“ Archaeologicla Museum Prof. Rasho Rashev | ||||
| Бонсай градина | ||||
| Възрожденски комплекс | ||||
| Дворът На Кирилицата | ||||
| Къща-музей Добри Войников | ||||
| Къща-музей Панайот Волов | ||||
| Тракийски гробници до село Ивански |
Libraries in Shumen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Library Stiliyan Chilingirov | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shumen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Пазар | |||||
| Пазара |
Hotels in Shumen
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shumen
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shumen
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Shumen
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shumen
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shumen
9 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shumen
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Shumen
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Shumen
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shumen
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shumen
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shumen
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shumen
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shumen
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shumen
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shumen
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shumen
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shumen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shumen
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ски Писта Даулите | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shumen
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | Large Airport |
| Aytos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedzhene Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Belitsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blagoevo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borisovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Branichevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Doyrantsi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gradishte Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kalugerene Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kaynardzha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krivnya Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lozarevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nikola Kozlevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Orlyak Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ostrovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Popovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selskostopansko Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selskostopansko Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shumen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sliven Barshen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Staro Selishte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suvorovo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tervel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vetrino Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zavet Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shumen
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posts plc | |
| Speedy | |
| Speedy | |
| Speedy | |
| Speedy | |
| Български пощи клон 1 | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Тракия | |
| Турбо | |
| Шумен 1 | |
| Шумен 2 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shumen
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Madara Rider |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shumen
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Tombul Mosque | |
| Евангелска църква | |
| Костадинов манастир | |
| Православен храм "Св. Възнесение" | |
| Православен храм "Св. Възнесение" | |
| Православен храм "Света Троица" | |
| Св. пророк Илия | |
| Св. Райко Шуменски | |
| Света Петка | |
| Скален манастир Момина Скала | |
| Три Светители |
Quick Facts
Around Shumen
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Shumen
1 places within 15 km
- • Gravity Park
🇧🇬 About Bulgaria
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shumen
Public Holidays in Bulgaria
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shumen
What is the population of Shumen?
Shumen has a population of 72,342 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 1,374 people per square mile, spread across 52.7 square miles.
Is Shumen 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 Shumen?
Shumen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shumen?
There are 99 business establishments in the area, including 31 restaurants and food service locations.