Sozopol, Bulgaria
Burgas · Bulgaria
Sozopol is a small town in Burgas, Bulgaria with a population of 4,484. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Sozopol
Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. One of the major seaside resorts in the country, it is known for the Apollonia art and film festival that is named after one of the town's ancient names. Part of Burgas Province and administrative centre of the homonymous Sozopol Municipality, as of December 2009, the town has a population of 5,410 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,484 |
| Population Density | 278 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4180°, 27.6956° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Burgas |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.5 inches (547 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sozopol
Sozopol is a small town in Bulgaria (Burgas) with a population of 4,484. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Climate in Sozopol
Sozopol has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4180°N, 27.6956°E |
| 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 | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Sozopol has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (1.2").
Radio Stations near Sozopol
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Mixx Bulgaria | - | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Maya Burgas | hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Радио Пауър ФМ - Radio Power FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio Maia | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Sozopol
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Pomorie Lake" Visitor Centre | ||||
| Ancient Nessebar Museum | ||||
| Archaelogical-historic complex with museum collection Southern Fortress Wall and Tower | ||||
| Archaeological Museum - Burgas | ||||
| Archaeological Museum "Prof. Bozhidar Dimitrov" | ||||
| Bulgarian Yasna Polyana | ||||
| Church "Dormition of Theotokos" | ||||
| Church of Christ Pantocrator | ||||
| Church of Saint Paraskeva | ||||
| Church of St Theodore (Todor) | ||||
| Church of St. John Aliturgetos | ||||
| Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel | ||||
| Church Saint Spas | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Ethnographical museum | ||||
| Galeriya Bogoridi | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum of Burgas | ||||
| Museum of Salt | ||||
| Museum of the aviation | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Pomorie Historical Museum | ||||
| Primorsko Museum | ||||
| St. Stefan | ||||
| Thracian Tomb and Sanctuary | ||||
| Археологически музей | ||||
| Музей Света Анастасия |
Libraries in Sozopol
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyo Yavorov Library Reading Room 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Православна библиотек | 0.0 | |||||
| Регионална библиотека П.К.Яворов | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sozopol
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sozopol marketplace | |||||
| Бургаски Пазари | |||||
| Бургаски Пазари | |||||
| Общински пазар | |||||
| Славейково Пазарче |
Hotels in Sozopol
53 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sozopol
59 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sozopol
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sozopol
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sozopol
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sozopol
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sozopol
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sozopol
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sozopol
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sozopol
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sozopol
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sozopol
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | Large Airport |
| Aytos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Primorsko Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trastikovo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zagortsi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sozopol
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Еконт | |
| Поща | |
| Пощенска Станция |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sozopol
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church St. St. Cyril and Methodius | |
| Holy Virgin Church | |
| Monastery St John the Baptist - ruins | |
| Saint Nicholas Chapel | |
| Sweti Georgi | |
| Параклис "Свети Георги" | |
| Свети Зосим | |
| Свети Никола |
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UFO Sightings Near Sozopol
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Sozopol.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sozopol (bulgaria) | 2009 | Bright red ball to the sky |
Shipwrecks Near Sozopol
1 documented shipwrecks found near Sozopol.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SS Rodina | - | A cargo ship that struck a mine off Burgas. |
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What is the population of Sozopol?
Sozopol has a population of 4,484 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 278 people per square mile, spread across 16.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sozopol?
Sozopol has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.
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