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Veliki Preslav, Bulgaria

Shumen · Bulgaria

Veliki Preslav is a small city in Shumen, Bulgaria with a population of 9,425. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,425 Population 318/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$28,404 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,404 median income

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About Veliki Preslav

Veliki Preslav

The modern Veliki Preslav or Great Preslav, former Preslav, is a city and the seat of government of the Veliki Preslav Municipality, which in turn is part of Shumen Province, Bulgaria. Veliki Preslav is situated at an altitude of 132 m.

People

Population9,425
Density318/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,404

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population9,425
Population Density318 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates43.1667°, 26.8167°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceShumen
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (574 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$28,404

About Veliki Preslav

Veliki Preslav is a small city in Bulgaria (Shumen) with a population of 9,425. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Veliki Preslav is $28,404, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 471 business establishments.

Income: Veliki Preslav vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$28,404
62% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)471

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Veliki Preslav experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Bulgaria avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.8 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates43.1667°N, 26.8167°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 4, 2022.

Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 68 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 61 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 63 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 110 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 45 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 79 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 81 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 72 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 119 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 130 km
Jul 9, 2013 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 114 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 71 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 106 km
Jun 24, 2011 Bulgaria M4.1 121 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 64 km
Apr 2, 2015 11 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 116 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 55 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 50 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 143 km
May 12, 2007 14 km SSW of Sredets, Bulgaria M3.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 4 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Veliki Preslav has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Veliki Preslav

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ПГМ — — — —
ПТГ Симеон Велики — — — —
СОУ Черноризец Храбър — — — —
ПГ по Селско Стопанство — — — —
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Radio Stations near Veliki Preslav

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Avto Radio — AAC+ 48 kbps
BNR Radio Shumen — AAC+ 36 kbps
Radio Rezonans misc MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Veliki Preslav

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Veliki Preslav" Archeological Museum
Lajos Kossuth House Museum
museum Pancho Vladigerov
Regional Historical Museum
Regional History Museum
Бонсай градина
Възрожденски комплекс
Къща-музей Добри Войников
Къща-музей Панайот Волов
Регионален Музей Търговище
Тракийски гробници до село Ивански

Libraries in Veliki Preslav

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Regional library "Petar Stapov"0.0
Regional Library Stiliyan Chilingirov0.0

Farmers Markets in Veliki Preslav

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bitak
Пазар
Пазара

Hotels in Veliki Preslav

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Златната Кошута
Семеен хотел Преслав
хотел-ресторант Русалка

Restaurants in Veliki Preslav

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oasis
Panorama
Rusalka
Златна Рибка

Cafes in Veliki Preslav

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fresh
Gold Drink
Борова Гора
Фонтаните

Monuments in Veliki Preslav

7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aleksandar Stamboliyski
Clement of Ohrid
Васил Левски
Войнишки паметник
паметник на загиналите партизани от Надарево
Симеон Велики и Книжовниците
Тодор Петков

Train Stations in Veliki Preslav

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Han Krum
Кочово
Надарево

Bus Stations in Veliki Preslav

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veliki Preslav Bus Station

Gas Stations in Veliki Preslav

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #13415596754
BG #13415631938
BG #260990762
BG #496578278

Gyms in Veliki Preslav

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #13427371391

Stadiums & Teams in Veliki Preslav

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Veliki Preslav

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ски Писта Даулите 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Veliki Preslav

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burgas AirportBOJLarge Airport
Bezmer Air BaseJAMMedium Airport
Aytos Airstrip—Small Airport
Bazan Airstrip—Small Airport
Bedzhene Airstrip—Small Airport
Blagoevo Airfield—Small Airport
Branichevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Doyrantsi Airstrip—Small Airport
Gradishte Airstrip—Small Airport
Kalugerene Airstrip—Small Airport
Krivnya Agricultural Airfield—Small Airport
Lozarevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Nikola Kozlevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Nikolovo Airfield—Small Airport
Omarchevo Airstrip—Small Airport
Orlyak Airfield—Small Airport
Ostrovo Airfield—Small Airport
Popovo Airfield—Small Airport
Ruen Airstrip—Small Airport
Selskostopansko Airstrip—Small Airport
Selskostopansko Airstrip—Small Airport
Shumen Airfield—Small Airport
Sliven Barshen Airfield—Small Airport
Staro Selishte Airfield—Small Airport
Tervel Airstrip—Small Airport
Vetrino Airstrip—Small Airport
Zavet Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Veliki Preslav

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office
Еконт
ПТС 7740 - Надарево

Churches & Religious Organizations in Veliki Preslav

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St. St. Apostles Peter and Paul
Patleyna monastery
Round Church, Preslav
Ruler's Basilica
St. Archangel Michael
St. St. Cyril and Methodius Memorial Church
Православен храм св. Димитър
Св. Параскева

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Area
76.8 km² (29.6 mi²)
Postal Code
9850

🇧🇬 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 Veliki Preslav

What is the population of Veliki Preslav?

Veliki Preslav has a population of 9,425 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 318 people per square mile, spread across 29.6 square miles.

Is Veliki Preslav expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,404, 62% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Veliki Preslav?

Veliki Preslav has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Veliki Preslav?

There are 471 business establishments in the area.

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