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Teteven, Bulgaria

Lovech · Bulgaria

Teteven is a small city in Lovech, Bulgaria with a population of 10,790. Elevation: 1,375 ft (419 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,790 Population 40/sq mi density
1,375 ft Elevation 419 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$13,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$13,500 median income

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About Teteven

Teteven

Teteven is a town on the banks of the Vit, at the foot of the Balkan mountains in north central Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the Teteven Municipality which is a part of Lovech Province. As of December 2010, the town had a population of 10,733.

People

Population10,790
Density40/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$13,500

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Population10,790
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Coordinates42.9167°, 24.2667°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceLovech
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (653 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$13,500

About Teteven

Teteven is a small city in Bulgaria (Lovech) with a population of 10,790. The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet (419 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Teteven is $13,500, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 540 business establishments.

Income: Teteven vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$13,500
82% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)540

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Teteven

Teteven has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 633 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -11.3° / 13.4° 47.0
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F -9.6° / 17.4° 35.4
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F -5.2° / 21.2° 45.6
Apr 9.9°C / 50°F -1.5° / 25° 59.8
May 15.1°C / 59°F 4.2° / 28.4° 79.4
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 9.4° / 32.8° 88.4
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 11.7° / 36.8° 51.7
Aug 24°C / 75°F 13.3° / 36.6° 36.7
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 6.9° / 33.3° 34.7
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 1.9° / 28.5° 40.3
Nov 7.1°C / 45°F -3.6° / 21.6° 54.0
Dec 2.5°C / 36°F -8.7° / 15.6° 60.1
Teteven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Bulgaria avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area269.2 sq mi (697.2 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates42.9167°N, 24.2667°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

300 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 110 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 111 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 110 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 108 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 102 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 110 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 92 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 120 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 102 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 110 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 108 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 129 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 69 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 92 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 142 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 111 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 147 km
Aug 14, 1996 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria M4.1 134 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 74 km
May 10, 2006 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria M4.1 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in

Teteven has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Teteven

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ПГ по строителство, електротехника и услуги - - - -
ПГ по горско стопанство и дървообработване Сава Младенов - - - -
Начално училище "Любен Каравелов" - - - -
НУ "Хаджи Генчо" - - - -
СУ "Георги Бенковски" - - - -
ОУ "Георги Бенковски" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Teteven

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zetra misc MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Teteven

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of History
Museum of History
Школото

Hotels in Teteven

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arboretum
PlaNinata
Varbaka Complex
Vila Cherven
Вавилон
Вежен
Вили Янкови Рибарица
Еница
Здравец
Къща за гости Дъскот
Рибарица
Тетевен
Тримата глупаци (The Three Fools)
Хотел Лесидрен

Restaurants in Teteven

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vodenitsata
Механа "Видрите"
Механа Хан Козуря
При Шалмата

Cafes in Teteven

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La piazza
One Coffee
Игрището
При Фердо

Monuments in Teteven

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Нейо Крачунов
Паметник на Бенковски
Паметник на Сава Младенов

Castles in Teteven

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chertigrad

Bus Stations in Teteven

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Тетевен

Gas Stations in Teteven

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #428859183
BG #4867806170
Lukoil
Shell

Banks in Teteven

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Cooperative Bank
DSK Bank
Pusiq
ОББ
Пощенска

Airports Near Teteven

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base-Medium Airport
Graf Ignatievo Air Base-Medium Airport
Bahovitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Bohot Airfield-Small Airport
Borovan Airstrip-Small Airport
Brenitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Dolna Banya Airfield-Small Airport
Grivitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Ihtiman Airfield-Small Airport
Kamenets Air Base-Small Airport
Knezha Airstrip-Small Airport
Koynare Airstrip-Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield-Small Airport
Maritsa Airfield-Small Airport
Moskovets Airstrip-Small Airport
Nedelevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pishtigovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Rakovski Airstrip-Small Airport
Selanovtsi Airfield-Small Airport
Slatina Airstrip-Small Airport
Slavovitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Sokolare Highway Strip-Small Airport
Staroseltsi-Small Airport
Stryama Airfield-Small Airport
Stryama Airfield-Small Airport
Tsalapitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Vabel Airstrip-Small Airport
Vratsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Teteven

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ВИП
Тетевен

Churches & Religious Organizations in Teteven

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Elias
St. Pantaleon
Покров Богородичен
Св. Йоан Рилски Чудотворец
Света Богородица

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
412 m (1,352 ft)
Area
110.8 km² (42.8 mi²)
Founded
1421
Postal Code
5700
Website
teteven.bg/
Twinned With
Frutigen, Ladispoli, Radoviš

🇧🇬 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 Teteven

What is the population of Teteven?

Teteven has a population of 10,790 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 269.2 square miles.

Is Teteven expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,500, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Teteven?

Teteven has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Teteven?

There are 540 business establishments in the area.

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