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Varshets, Bulgaria

Montana · Bulgaria

Varshets is a small city in Montana, Bulgaria with a population of 7,512. Elevation: 1,293 ft (394 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,512 Population 201/sq mi density
1,293 ft Elevation 394 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$15,012 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,012 median income

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About Varshets

Varshets

Varshets is a spa town in Montana Province, northwestern Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Varshets Municipality. As of December 2019, its population was 5,444. The town is located on the northern slopes of the western part of the Balkan Mountains in the small valley of the Botunya River, at 43°12′N 23°17′E, 359 metres above sea level. It is one of the oldest resorts in northern Bulgaria, and is known for its mineral springs, mild mountain climate, and natural environment. The town's tourist infrastructure includes two spa centres, a polyclinic, several rest houses, hotels and also many private lodgings. Varshets has an art gallery, a municipal museum and an Eastern Orthodox church dedicated to Saint George.

People

Population7,512
Density201/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,012

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Population7,512
Population Density201 / sq mi
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Coordinates43.1936°, 23.2868°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceMontana
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.2 inches (615 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$15,012

About Varshets

Varshets is a small city in Bulgaria (Montana) with a population of 7,512. The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet (394 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Varshets is $15,012, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 376 business establishments.

Income: Varshets vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$15,012
80% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)376

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Varshets experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area31.6 sq mi (81.9 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates43.1936°N, 23.2868°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 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 66 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 73 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 61 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 63 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 68 km
Jul 16, 2011 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia M4.4 134 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 69 km
Jan 12, 1993 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia M4.2 125 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 130 km
Jul 27, 2013 7 km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria M4.1 143 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 118 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 31 km
May 10, 2006 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria M4.1 44 km
Mar 24, 2008 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 138 km
Jul 27, 2013 9 km NE of Simitli, Bulgaria M4.0 140 km
Jun 22, 2008 13 km ESE of Delcevo, North Macedonia M4.0 144 km
May 23, 2012 8 km ESE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.0 69 km
Apr 25, 2022 10 km SW of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 140 km
Jun 27, 2004 11 km WSW of Razlog, Bulgaria M4.0 150 km
Feb 18, 2002 5 km SSE of Rila, Bulgaria M3.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Varshets has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Varshets

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
СОУ Иван Вазов - - - -
ОУ "Христо Ботев" - - - -
ПГ по икономика и туризъм - - - -
Оздравително училище Н.Й.Вапцаров - - - -
НУ "Васил Левски" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Varshets

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
1 Rock Bulgaria rock MP3
Fresh! hits MP3 128 kbps
BG Estrada pop MP3 128 kbps
City HipHop R&B hiphop r&b AAC 128 kbps
Deep House Radio best, deep AAC 140 kbps
Авто Радио dance, top40 AAC 128 kbps
Vanilla chill out AAC 160 kbps
Radio 1 Rock rock OGG
Darik news, politics MP3 192 kbps
Radio Folk BG - MP3 320 kbps
Balkan Radio america, balkan AAC+ 128 kbps
Radioplay Cafe cafe AAC 160 kbps
BG Rap Radio best, bg AAC 140 kbps
Радио FM+ pop MP3 128 kbps
City HipHop RaB hiphop r&b AAC 48 kbps
BNR Sofia (high) bnr, public radio AAC+ 36 kbps
Radio Chanove folk, етно MP3 128 kbps
EILO Trance Radio trance MP3
Euronews Bulgaria bulgaria, euronews MP3 192 kbps
Радио Fresh! pop MP3 128 kbps
Радио CITY pop MP3
Коледно радио aac, christmas AAC 128 kbps
kef.fm folk, pop-folk MP3 320 kbps
City Latin latin AAC 128 kbps
Tangra Mega Rock hard rock heavy metal MP3 192 kbps
ARHEA ORG advertising, dance MP3
Radio Cyberfolk pop-folk MP3 320 kbps
House Music Radio house AAC 140 kbps
Радио FM+ 90s, adult OGG
Radio Horo - MP3 128 kbps
Test NRJ Sergio IP 90s MP3 128 kbps
Metro Love Xmas Radio 128k, christmas MP3 128 kbps
Radio Family 89.5 Fm kids MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Varshets

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum
House of Ivan Vasov
Regionalen istoricheski muzeĭ - Montana
Етнографски музей гр. Берковица
Къща-музей "Иван Вазов"
Общински музей
Първото училище в Годеч

Libraries in Varshets

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Регионална библиотека Гео Милев0.0

Farmers Markets in Varshets

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Женския пазар
Руски пазар

Hotels in Varshets

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SPA hotel "Ata"
Комплекс Чинарите
Къща за гости Св. Георги
Минкови Бани
СПА хотел Медикус
СПА хотел Съни Гардън
Тодорини кукли
Хотел Вършец
Хотел Тинтява

Restaurants in Varshets

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Customs
Галата
Златното пиле
При Сталин

Theatres in Varshets

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vurshets Theater

Monuments in Varshets

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

В памет на загиналите във ВСВ
Доктор Дамян Иванов

Theme Parks in Varshets

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Палеонтологичен парк

Clinics in Varshets

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Медицински център Вършец
Новата минерална баня
Старата минерална баня

Bus Stations in Varshets

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Вършец

Gas Stations in Varshets

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #4879101252
Petrol

Stadiums & Teams in Varshets

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Ski Resorts Near Varshets

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vitosha 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта Офелиите 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stara Planina 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Varshets

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Borovan Airstrip-Small Airport
Breznik Airfield-Small Airport
Erden Airfield-Small Airport
Krivodol Airstrip-Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield-Small Airport
Medovnitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Montana Airfield-Small Airport
Selanovtsi Airfield-Small Airport
Slivnitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Sofia West Airfield-Small Airport
Sokolare Highway Strip-Small Airport
Vratsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Varshets

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Еконт
Поща 3540
Поща 3541

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varshets

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. St. Kiril & Metodiy
Клисурски манастир Св. св. Кирил и Методий
Св. Николай Чудотворец
Храм "Свети Георги Победоносец"
Храм "Свето Възнесение"

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
395 m (1,296 ft)
Area
82.0 km² (31.6 mi²)
Postal Code
3540
Website
varshets.info
Twinned With
Nicosia

🇧🇬 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 Varshets

What is the population of Varshets?

Varshets has a population of 7,512 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 31.6 square miles.

Is Varshets expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,012, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Varshets?

Varshets has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Varshets?

There are 376 business establishments in the area.

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