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Stara Zagora · Bulgaria
Stara Zagora is a large city in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria with a population of 121,582. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora is a city in Bulgaria, and the administrative capital of Stara Zagora Province. It is located in the Upper Thracian Plain, near the cities of Kazanlak, Plovdiv, and Sliven. Its population is 121,582 making it the fifth largest city of Bulgaria.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 121,582 |
| Population Density | 3,671 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4321°, 25.6426° |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
| State / Province | Stara Zagora |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.4 inches (594 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,604 |
About Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora is a large city in Bulgaria (Stara Zagora) with a population of 121,582. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.
Income: Stara Zagora vs Bulgaria
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,604 |
| 77% below Bulgaria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 249 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 28 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 572 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below Bulgaria avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4321°N, 25.6426°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in |
Stara Zagora has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Stara Zagora
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ветеринарен институт | University | — | — |
| Западен вход | University | — | — |
| Институт за повишаване квалификацията на учителите | College | — | — |
| корпус 6 | University | — | — |
| корпус 7 | University | — | — |
| Студентски общежития | College | — | — |
| Технически колеж | College | — | Visit → |
| Тракийски университет | University | — | — |
| Тракийски университет | University | — | — |
Schools in Stara Zagora
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ПГ по ветеринарна медицина "Иван Павлов" | — | — | — | — |
| Четвърто ОУ „Кирил Христов“ | — | — | — | — |
| СУ „Христо Ботев“ / Първо ОУ „Георги Бакалов“ | — | — | — | — |
| ПГСАГ „Лубор Байер“ | — | — | — | — |
| Дванадесето ОУ „Стефан Караджа“ | — | — | — | — |
| ПГСД „Инж. Недьо Ранчев“ | — | — | — | — |
| ОУ „Георги Райчев“ | — | — | — | — |
| Единадесето ОУ „Николай Лилиев“ | — | — | — | — |
| Тринадесето ОУ „Св. Паисий Хилендарски“ | — | — | — | — |
| ПГ по електроника "Джон Атанасов" | — | — | — | — |
| СУ "Железник" | — | — | — | — |
| Начално училище „Зора“ | — | — | — | — |
| СУ "Христо Смирненски" | — | — | — | — |
| Спортно училище "Тодор Каблешков" | — | — | — | — |
| Начално училище „Кольо Ганчев“ | — | — | — | — |
| Училище | — | — | — | — |
| Помощно училище "Любен Каравелов" | — | — | — | — |
| Vasil Levski School | — | — | — | — |
| Девето ОУ „Веселин Ханчев“ | — | — | — | — |
| Второ ОУ "Петко Рачов Славейков" | — | — | — | — |
| ПГМТ „Никола Вапцаров“ | — | — | — | — |
| ПГЕТ „Георги Раковски“ | — | — | — | — |
| СУ „Максим Горки“ | — | — | — | — |
| Шесто ОУ „Свети Никола“ | — | — | — | — |
| ПГОХ "Райна Княгиня" | — | — | — | — |
| ППМГ „Гео Милев“ | — | — | — | — |
| Музикално училище "Христина Морфова" | — | — | — | — |
| Language School Romain Rolland | — | — | — | — |
| ОУ „Самара“ | — | — | — | — |
| Пето ОУ „Митьо Станев“ | — | — | — | — |
| Търговска гимназия „Княз Симеон Търновски“ | — | — | — | — |
| Професионална гимназия по компютърни науки и математически анализи "Минко Балкански" | — | — | — | — |
| Начално училище "Димитър Благоев" | — | — | — | — |
| СУ „Иван Вазов“ | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Stara Zagora
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BadRock Radio | hard rock, hardcore | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Bumerang FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BNR Stara Zagora | bnr, public radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Stara Zagora
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chudomir Art and Literature Museum | ||||
| Iskra Historical Museum | ||||
| Museum of Photography and Contemporary Visual Arts | ||||
| Neolithic Dwellings Museum | ||||
| Regional historical museum | ||||
| Къща музей "Гео Милев" | ||||
| Къща-музей "Градски бит 19 век" | ||||
| Мавзолей костница | ||||
| Музей "Литературна Стара Загора" | ||||
| Музей на коня и конния спорт | ||||
| Музей на религиите | ||||
| Тракийска гробница - копие | ||||
| Хилендарски метох |
Libraries in Stara Zagora
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Библиотека Искра | 0.0 | |||||
| Регионална библиотека „Захарий Княжески“ | 0.0 | |||||
| Родина | 0.0 | |||||
| Централна библиотека при Тракийски университет | 0.0 | |||||
| Читалнище Братство 1869 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Stara Zagora
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Васил Шаханов | |||||
| Зеленчуков пазар | |||||
| Книжния пазар | |||||
| Общински пазар | |||||
| Централен Кооперативен пазар | |||||
| Църковен магазин |
Hotels in Stara Zagora
28 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Stara Zagora
69 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Stara Zagora
47 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Stara Zagora
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Stara Zagora
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Stara Zagora
10 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Stara Zagora
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Stara Zagora
3 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Stara Zagora
10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Stara Zagora
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Stara Zagora
11 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Stara Zagora
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Stara Zagora
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Stara Zagora
38 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Stara Zagora
32 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Stara Zagora
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Stara Zagora
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Stara Zagora
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Stara Zagora
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ски Писта Даулите | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Stara Zagora
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bezmer Air Base | JAM | Medium Airport |
| Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport | GOZ | Medium Airport |
| Air Belozem Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Alfa-Metal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Asenovgrad Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belozem SSA Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Daskal-Atanasovo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Draganovtsi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gorski Izvor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kalvacha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malevo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Omarchevo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pet Mogili Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rakovski Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Raykova Mogila Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sliven Barshen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stara Zagora Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Stara Zagora
26 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
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| Еконт | |
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| ПК6014 | |
| Поща | |
| Пощенски клон - Змейово | |
| Пощенски клон - ПК6003 | |
| Пощенски клон - ПК6004 | |
| Пощенски клон - ПК6011 | |
| Пощенски клон -ПК6010 | |
| Пощенски клон 9 - ПК 6009 | |
| Пощенски клон ПК6002 | |
| Стара Загора 2 | |
| Стара Загора 3 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Stara Zagora
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Stara Zagora
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 15th Evangelical Church "Sion" | |
| Кръга на Бялото Братство | |
| Параклис "Св. Теодор Тирон" | |
| Параклис "Свети Галактион и Епистимия" | |
| Православен храм "Свети Игнатий Старозагорски" | |
| Св. Георги Победоносец | |
| Свети Игнатий Старозагорски | |
| Храм "Въведение Богородично" | |
| Храм "Св.Св.Кирил и Методий" | |
| Храм "Света Троица" | |
| Храм "Свети Николай" | |
| Християнска Църква Месия | |
| Църква | |
| Църква "Възнесение Христово" | |
| Църква "Св. Дева Мария помощница на християните" | |
| Църква "Света Параскева" | |
| Църква "Свети Паисий Хилендарски | |
| Църква „Свети Никола“ | |
| Църква Свети Димитър |
Quick Facts
Around Stara Zagora
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora has a population of 121,582 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 3,671 people per square mile, spread across 33.1 square miles.
Is Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Stara Zagora?
There are 249 business establishments in the area, including 50 restaurants and food service locations.