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Svishtov, Bulgaria

Veliko Tarnovo · Bulgaria

Svishtov is a mid-size city in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria with a population of 30,157. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
30,157 Population 708/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$17,604 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
$17,604 median income

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About Svishtov

Svishtov

Svishtov is a town in northern Bulgaria, located in Veliko Tarnovo Province on the right bank of the Danube river opposite the Romanian town of Zimnicea. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Svishtov Municipality. The town is the second-largest in the province after the city of Veliko Tarnovo and before Gorna Oryahovitsa.

People

Population30,157
Density708/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population30,157
Population Density708 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates43.6188°, 25.3503°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceVeliko Tarnovo
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (550 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Svishtov

Svishtov is a mid-size city in Bulgaria (Veliko Tarnovo) with a population of 30,157. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Svishtov is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,508 business establishments.

Income: Svishtov vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$17,604
77% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,508

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Svishtov

Svishtov has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 540 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -8.6° / 15.6° 42.2
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -7.4° / 19° 24.2
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F -3.8° / 22.5° 42.2
Apr 11.9°C / 53°F 0.1° / 26.5° 54.6
May 17.5°C / 63°F 5.8° / 30.6° 63.1
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 12.1° / 35.7° 76.8
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 14.7° / 39.8° 32.4
Aug 27°C / 81°F 16° / 39° 27.5
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 9.3° / 35.1° 30.5
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 3.6° / 30.6° 37.4
Nov 8.5°C / 47°F -1.9° / 23.3° 54.1
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F -4.9° / 17° 55.3
Svishtov experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Bulgaria avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area42.6 sq mi (110.3 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates43.6188°N, 25.3503°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 3, 2017.

Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 147 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 145 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 88 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 78 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 65 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 114 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 128 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 74 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 67 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 147 km
Feb 25, 2005 Bulgaria M3.8 126 km
Feb 7, 2009 10 km NW of Shipka, Bulgaria M3.8 95 km
Aug 21, 1992 3 km SW of Anton, Bulgaria M3.7 133 km
Aug 26, 1993 12 km W of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M3.5 57 km
May 10, 2006 4 km W of Kermen, Bulgaria M3.4 141 km
Sep 15, 1991 14 km NE of Chirpan, Bulgaria M3.4 148 km
Mar 2, 1993 8 km S of Pirdop, Bulgaria M3.3 145 km
Feb 2, 1996 3 km SSW of Pravets, Bulgaria M3.3 145 km
Jun 12, 1990 13 km ENE of Slivo Pole, Bulgaria M3.3 91 km
Sep 11, 1991 12 km NE of Chirpan, Bulgaria M3.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in

Svishtov has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Svishtov

Institution Type Founded Website
Dimitar A. Tsenov Academy of Economics University — Visit →

Schools in Svishtov

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
СОУ "Николай Катранов" — — — —
СОУ "Димитър Благоев" — — — —
СОУ "Цветан Радославов" — — — —
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Radio Stations near Svishtov

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Svishtov

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aleko Konstantinov
Village museum
Музей „Адалберт Антонов - Малчика“

Farmers Markets in Svishtov

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comservice SRL
Piața Agroalimentară Zimnicea
Piața Piatra

Hotels in Svishtov

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel - Restorant "Kaleto"
Ivanoff

Restaurants in Svishtov

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boheme
PR Club
The Trumpet

Cafes in Svishtov

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

French cafe

Train Stations in Svishtov

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Драгомирово
Свищов

Gas Stations in Svishtov

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #338939876
Petrol
VM Petroleum

Banks in Svishtov

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fibank

Stadiums & Teams in Svishtov

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Svishtov

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gorna Oryahovitsa AirportGOZMedium Airport
Alfa-Metal Airfield—Small Airport
Bahovitsa Airfield—Small Airport
Bohot Airfield—Small Airport
Byala Airfield—Small Airport
Clinceni Airfield—Small Airport
Draganovtsi Airfield—Small Airport
Dve Mogili Airfield—Small Airport
Dzhulyunitsa Airstrip—Small Airport
Ekzarh Yosif Airstrip—Small Airport
Grivitsa Airfield—Small Airport
Kamenets Air Base—Small Airport
Letca Nouă Airfield—Small Airport
Levski Airfield—Small Airport
Lozen Airstrip—Small Airport
Maslarevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Pirgovo Airfield—Small Airport
Ruse AirportROUSmall Airport
Selskostopansko Airstrip—Small Airport
Slatina Airstrip—Small Airport
Svishtov Airfield—Small Airport
Vabel Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Svishtov

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Свищов

Churches & Religious Organizations in Svishtov

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Зала на Царството на Свидетелите на Йехова
Непорочно зачатие на Дева Мария

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Area
110.3 km² (42.6 mi²)
Postal Code
5250
Website
svishtov.bg/
Twinned With
Barcelos, Dębica, Hlukhiv, Hrubieszów, Kremenchuk, Ludza, Ludza Municipality, Veles

🇧🇬 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 Svishtov

What is the population of Svishtov?

Svishtov has a population of 30,157 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 708 people per square mile, spread across 42.6 square miles.

Is Svishtov 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 Svishtov?

Svishtov has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Svishtov?

There are 1,508 business establishments in the area.

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