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Svilengrad, Bulgaria

Haskovo · Bulgaria

Svilengrad is a small city in Haskovo, Bulgaria with a population of 16,959. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,959 Population 551/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$11,556 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$11,556 median income

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About Svilengrad

Svilengrad

Svilengrad is a town in Haskovo Province, south-central Bulgaria, situated at the tripoint of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Svilengrad Municipality.

People

Population16,959
Density551/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$11,556

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population16,959
Population Density551 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates41.7684°, 26.1978°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceHaskovo
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (578 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$11,556

About Svilengrad

Svilengrad is a small city in Bulgaria (Haskovo) with a population of 16,959. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Svilengrad is $11,556, which is 85% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 848 business establishments.

Income: Svilengrad vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$11,556
85% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)848

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Svilengrad

Svilengrad has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -0.3° / 7.3° 66.0
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 0.5° / 10.2° 51.0
Mar 9°C / 48°F 3.2° / 14.7° 53.0
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.9° 44.0
May 18.8°C / 66°F 12.1° / 25.6° 58.7
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.1° 42.2
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 18.4° / 33.2° 40.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 18.4° / 33.2° 23.0
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 14.1° / 27.7° 37.8
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.1° 66.8
Nov 10°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.6° 62.7
Dec 4.9°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.4° 69.4
Svilengrad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above Bulgaria avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.7 km²)
Population Density551/sq mi
Coordinates41.7684°N, 26.1978°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

353 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 148 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 150 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 150 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 111 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 94 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 96 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 55 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 116 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 120 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 92 km
Feb 20, 2022 13 km SSW of Kumba?, Turkey M4.4 150 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 115 km
Jul 9, 2014 28 km NNW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.4 149 km
Jun 27, 2004 12 km WNW of Féres, Greece M4.3 94 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 73 km
May 28, 2014 31 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.3 150 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 107 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 135 km
May 4, 2023 29 km NNW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.2 149 km
Mar 5, 2002 22 km NNE of Samothráki, Greece M4.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 1.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Svilengrad has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Svilengrad

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Основно училище "Капитан Андреев" — — — —
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Radio Stations near Svilengrad

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Έβρος Ορεστιάδα (GR) folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Μεθόριος (GR) greek music MP3 128 kbps
Mad 107 (GR) pop MP3 128 kbps
Euro Sky 100.4 (GR) folk, greek pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Evros (GR) local news, music MP3 192 kbps
RADYO AK (TR) — AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Svilengrad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
History Museum
Исторически музей
Тракийска купулна гробница

Libraries in Svilengrad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library of Kyprinos0.0
Народно чителище "Пробуда-2014"0.0

Farmers Markets in Svilengrad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Общински пазар Свиленград

Hotels in Svilengrad

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altunhan Hotel
George Family Hotel
Hesteya
Hotel Central
Parish
Romantica
Svilena
Ради Инн
Сахара

Restaurants in Svilengrad

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alu Baba Bar & Restaurant
Del Ponte
St. Nicola
Моста
Парка
Пунто
Хъша

Cinemas in Svilengrad

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thracia Cinema
Кино Бурденис
Лятно кино

Monuments in Svilengrad

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Welcome to Asian Highway (AH)

Castles in Svilengrad

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boukelon
Neutzikon (Mezek Fortress)

Clinics in Svilengrad

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ДКЦ

Train Stations in Svilengrad

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Svilengrad
Svilengrad

Bus Stations in Svilengrad

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MiniBus to Svilengrad
Автогара Свиленград

Gas Stations in Svilengrad

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #1499131442
BG #2581457305
Eurooil 2002
Lukoil
Metah Fuel
OMV
Petrol
Shell
Shipka
Еко
Ник Ойл

Banks in Svilengrad

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Postbank

Stadiums & Teams in Svilengrad

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Svilengrad

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bezmer Air BaseJAMMedium Airport
Daskal-Atanasovo Airfield—Small Airport
Malevo Airfield—Small Airport
Omarchevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Pet Mogili Airstrip—Small Airport
Raykova Mogila Airfield—Small Airport
Stara Zagora Airport—Small Airport
Tenevo Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Svilengrad

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Speedy
Еконт
Пощ. клон 6500
Пощ. клон 6517

Churches & Religious Organizations in Svilengrad

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Живоприемний източник
Св. Иван Рилски
Храм "Свети Атанасий"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
60 m (197 ft)
Area
79.7 km² (30.8 mi²)
Postal Code
6500
Website
svilengrad.bg

🇧🇬 About Bulgaria

Capital Sofia
Population 7,000,039
Area 110,910 km²
GDP (USD) $102,199,231,385
GDP per capita $15,853
HDI 0.802
Life expectancy 75.7 years
Internet users 80.4%
Urban population 73.7%
Currency BGN (Lev)
Languages Bulgarian
Calling code +359
TLD .bg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bulgaria

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Нова година
Jan 2 Currency change day Ден на валутната смяна
Mar 3 Liberation Day Ден на oсвобождението на България от Oсманско робство
Apr 10 Good Friday Разпети петък
Apr 11 Holy Saturday Велика събота
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Великден
Apr 13 Easter Monday Велики понеделник
May 1 International Workers' Day Ден на труда и на международната работническа солидарност
May 6 Saint George's Day Гергьовден, ден на храбростта и Българската армия
May 25 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Ден на Българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменост
Sep 7 Unification Day Ден на съединението
Sep 22 Independence Day Ден на независимостта на България
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Бъдни вечер
Dec 25 Christmas Day Рождество Христово
Dec 26 Second day of Christmas Рождество Христово

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Frequently Asked Questions About Svilengrad

What is the population of Svilengrad?

Svilengrad has a population of 16,959 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 551 people per square mile, spread across 30.8 square miles.

Is Svilengrad expensive to live in?

The median household income is $11,556, 85% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Svilengrad?

Svilengrad has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

How is the job market in Svilengrad?

There are 848 business establishments in the area.

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