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Sliven · Bulgaria
Sliven is a mid-size city in Sliven, Bulgaria with a population of 83,740. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sliven
Sliven is the eighth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and industrial centre of Sliven Province and municipality in Northern Thrace. It is situated in the Sliven Valley at the foothills of the Balkan Mountains.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 83,740 |
| Population Density | 1,119 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6861°, 26.3256° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Sliven |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.7 inches (652 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.7 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,604 |
About Sliven
Sliven is a mid-size city in Bulgaria (Sliven) with a population of 83,740. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Income: Sliven vs Bulgaria
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,604 |
| 77% below Bulgaria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 38 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Sliven
Sliven has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 549 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 74.8 sq mi (193.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6861°N, 26.3256°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Sliven has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Sliven
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| МУ Варна - Медицински колеж Сливен | University | - | , |
| Технически университет - София звена Сливен | University | - | , |
| Факултет Техника и технологии към Тракийски университет Стара Загора | University | - | , |
Schools in Sliven
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ПУ Власаки Шуманов | - | - | - | - |
| СУ Йордан Йовков | - | - | - | - |
| СОУ "Д-р Иван Селимински" | - | - | - | - |
| II ОУ "Христо Ботев" | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ по механотехника | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ Васил Левски | - | - | - | - |
| НУ "Хаджи Димитър" | - | - | - | - |
| 1-во СОУ "Хаджи Мина Пашов" | - | - | - | - |
| СОУ П. К. Яворов | - | - | - | - |
| 4-то ОУ Димитър Петров | - | - | - | - |
| ХГ "Дамян Дамянов" | - | - | - | - |
| 7-мо СОУ Панайот Хитов | - | - | - | - |
| 6 ОУ "Братя Миладинови" | - | - | - | - |
| Строителен техникум | - | - | - | - |
| 11 СОУ "Константин Константинов" | - | - | - | - |
| 12-то СОУ "Елисавета Багряна" | - | - | - | - |
| НХГ "Димитър Добрович" | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ по текстил и облекло "Добри Чинтулов" | - | - | - | - |
| Медицински колеж | - | - | - | - |
| ЧПК по мениджмънт | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sliven
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sliven
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bezisten | ||||
| Ethnographic Complex | ||||
| Galata School | ||||
| Georgi Sava Rakovski's Pantheon and the Museum of Famous People of the Bulgarian Revival Age | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| House-Museum Hadji Dimitar | ||||
| House-museum of the Old Sliven Popular Customs Old Sliwen | ||||
| Kabile Natonal Arheological Reserve | ||||
| Museum of Combat Glory | ||||
| National Museum of Textile Industry | ||||
| National Museum of the Textile Industry | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Regional Historical Museum | ||||
| Sava Filaretov Museum | ||||
| Yordan Yovkov Museum | ||||
| Етнографски музей - битова къща | ||||
| Къща музей "Д-р Миркович" | ||||
| Къща-музей "Захари Стоянов" | ||||
| Къща-музей Добри Чинтулов |
Libraries in Sliven
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.S.Rakovski Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека Сава Доброплодни | 0.0 | |||||
| Младежки дом | 0.0 | |||||
| Надежда 1969 | 0.0 | |||||
| Общинска библиотека "Петър Матеев" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sliven
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Общински пазар | |||||
| плод и зеленчук |
Hotels in Sliven
25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sliven
40 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sliven
21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sliven
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sliven
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sliven
7 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sliven
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sliven
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sliven
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sliven
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sliven
30 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sliven
19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sliven
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sliven
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sliven
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sliven
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ски Писта Даулите | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sliven
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bezmer Air Base | JAM | Medium Airport |
| Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport | GOZ | Medium Airport |
| Daskal-Atanasovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gradishte Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lozarevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lozen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Omarchevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pet Mogili Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Popovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Selskostopansko Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selskostopansko Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selskostopansko Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shumen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sliven Barshen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stara Zagora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zagortsi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sliven
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| D&D Express | |
| Gross market | |
| Postoffice, Sliven, Retschica | |
| Speedy | |
| Speedy | |
| Аксаков | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Клуцохор | |
| ПТТС 8804 | |
| Сливен 1 | |
| Сливен ПТТС 8802 | |
| Централна поща |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sliven
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church "St. Petka" - Sliven | |
| Sveti Spas | |
| Temple Sveti Georgi Church | |
| арменска апостолическа църква "Св. Степан" | |
| Евангелска Петдесятна църква - Сливен | |
| Енорийски храм "Св. Цар Борис-Михаил - Покръстител" | |
| Митрополия | |
| православен храм "Св. София" | |
| Православен храм „Свети Николай“ | |
| Св. Богородица | |
| Св. Димитър | |
| Свети пророк Илия | |
| храм Св. Теодор Тирон |
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Quick Facts
Around Sliven
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇧🇬 About Bulgaria
Public Holidays in Bulgaria
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sliven
What is the population of Sliven?
Sliven has a population of 83,740 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 1,119 people per square mile, spread across 74.8 square miles.
Is Sliven 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 Sliven?
Sliven has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sliven?
There are 148 business establishments in the area, including 30 restaurants and food service locations.