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Smolyan, Bulgaria
Smolyan · Bulgaria
Smolyan is a mid-size city in Smolyan, Bulgaria with a population of 30,689. Elevation: 3,022 ft (921 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Smolyan
Smolyan is a town and ski resort in the south of Bulgaria near the border with Greece. It is the administrative and industrial centre of the Smolyan Province. The town is built along the narrow valley of the Cherna ('black') and the Byala ('white') river in the central Rhodope Mountains. It is located at the foot of the mountain's highest peak Golyam Perelik (2191 m). Popular ski resorts of Pamporovo and Chepelare lie in the vicinity. As of June 2022 the town has a population of 30 689 inhabitants.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 30,689 |
| Population Density | 591 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5744°, 24.7120° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Smolyan |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.6 inches (676 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.9 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,604 |
About Smolyan
Smolyan is a mid-size city in Bulgaria (Smolyan) with a population of 30,689. The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet (921 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Income: Smolyan vs Bulgaria
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,604 |
| 77% below Bulgaria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,534 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Smolyan
Smolyan has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 656 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Area | 52.0 sq mi (134.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5744°N, 24.7120°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in |
Smolyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Smolyan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Варненски свободен университет "Черноризец Храбър" - филиал Смолян | University | - | , |
| Филиал Смолян | University | - | , |
Schools in Smolyan
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski school and rent "Black horse" | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ "Кирил и Методий" | - | - | - | - |
| ПМГ "Васил Левски" | - | - | - | - |
| 6 ОУ и ГПЧЕ "Иван Вазов" | - | - | - | - |
| II ОУ “Проф. д-р Асен Златаров” | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ по приложни изкуства | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ по техника и технологии "Христо Ботев" | - | - | - | - |
| СУ "Св. Св. Кирил и Методий" | - | - | - | - |
| ОУ „Юрий Гагарин“ | - | - | - | - |
| ЧПГУТ „Константин Фотинов“ | - | - | - | - |
| 2 ОУ „Проф. д-р Асен Златаров“ | - | - | - | - |
| ПМГ „Васил Левски“ | - | - | - | - |
| ПГ по приложни изкуства | - | - | - | - |
| 7 СОУ "Отец Паисий" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Smolyan
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Γλέντι 101.1 (GR) | folk, greek | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Ερωτικός 103 (GR) | greek music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Xanthi Dee Jay 94.6 (GR) | electronic, hiphop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 106 (GR) | greek, mainstream | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 (GR) | greek music, news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης (GR) | orthodox christian, religion | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Underground GR (GR) | student radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Virus 105.5 (GR) | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Goal 105.1 (GR) | pop, sports news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Kral 100 (GR) | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Glenti FM (GR) | greek music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Play 91.5 Fm Stereo (Gr Xanthi) (GR) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Smolyan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzey Laslo Nagi | ||||
| Кристална зала | ||||
| Музей минно дело и рудодобив | ||||
| Музей на гайдата | ||||
| Музей на родопския карст | ||||
| Регионален исторически музей "Стою Шишков" | ||||
| Старо училище Св. Пантелеимон |
Libraries in Smolyan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitalishte Saznanie | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| България | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Smolyan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Market |
Hotels in Smolyan
51 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Smolyan
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Smolyan
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Smolyan
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Smolyan
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Smolyan
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Smolyan
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Smolyan
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Smolyan
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Smolyan
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Smolyan
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Smolyan
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Smolyan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Smolyan
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamporovo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chepelare | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ски Копривки | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| писта х. "Здравец" - малка | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| писта х. "Здравец" - голяма | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Smolyan
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport | KVA | Large Airport |
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | Large Airport |
| Graf Ignatievo Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Air Belozem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Asenovgrad Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Belozem SSA Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gorski Izvor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Komotini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maritsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pishtigovo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rakovski Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sitagroi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stryama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsalapitsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Xanthi Aeroclub | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Smolyan
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Speedy | |
| Еконт | |
| Еконт | |
| Поща | |
| Поща ПК4701 | |
| Смолян | |
| Централна поща |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Smolyan
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel St. Peter | |
| Church St. Archangel Michael | |
| St Nedelya Church | |
| Месджид Влахово | |
| Монастир св. вмчк Пантелеймон | |
| Параклис Възнесение Господне | |
| Параклис Св. Атанасий Велики | |
| Параклис Св. св. Козма и Дамян | |
| Параклис Св. св. Константин и Елена | |
| Покров на Пресвета Богородица | |
| Св. Архангел Михаил | |
| Св. Архангел Михаил | |
| Св. Атанас | |
| Св. Висарион Смолянски | |
| Св. Възнесение Господно | |
| Св. Дух | |
| Св. Илия | |
| Св. Никола | |
| Св. св. Петър и Павел | |
| Св. Спас |
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What is the population of Smolyan?
Smolyan has a population of 30,689 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 591 people per square mile, spread across 52.0 square miles.
Is Smolyan 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 Smolyan?
Smolyan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Smolyan?
There are 1,534 business establishments in the area.