Venets, Bulgaria

Shumen · Bulgaria

Venets is a small town in Shumen, Bulgaria with a population of 668. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

668 Population 71/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone

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About Venets

Venets is a village in northeastern Bulgaria, part of Shumen Province. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Venets Municipality, which lies in the northwestern part of Shumen Province. The Venets Transmitter built in 1975 with the tallest radio mast in the country as well and the most powerful TV transmitter is located nearby.

People

Population668
Density71/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Population668
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Coordinates43.5500°, 26.9333°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceShumen
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (12 cm)

About Venets

Venets is a small town in Bulgaria (Shumen) with a population of 668. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet (349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

Venets experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Bulgaria avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates43.5500°N, 26.9333°E
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 5, 2024.

Aug 5, 2009 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M5.0 142 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 111 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 72 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 139 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 75 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 150 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 143 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 115 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 43 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 116 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 101 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 87 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 148 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 89 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 115 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 107 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 65 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 66 km
May 12, 2007 14 km SSW of Sredets, Bulgaria M3.8 149 km
Feb 25, 2005 Bulgaria M3.8 66 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 4 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Venets has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Venets

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 Venets

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
History Museum
Thracian Tomb Sveshtari
Археологически музей „Професор Рашо Рашев“ Archaeologicla Museum Prof. Rasho Rashev
Дворът На Кирилицата
Изложбена сграда

Gas Stations in Venets

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil

Stadiums & Teams in Venets

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Airports Near Venets

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bedzhene Airstrip-Small Airport
Belitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Blagoevo Airfield-Small Airport
Borisovo Airfield-Small Airport
Branichevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Doyrantsi Airstrip-Small Airport
Gradishte Airstrip-Small Airport
Kalugerene Airstrip-Small Airport
Kaynardzha Airfield-Small Airport
Krivnya Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Luica Airfield-Small Airport
Mânăstirea Airfield-Small Airport
Nikola Kozlevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Orlyak Airfield-Small Airport
Ostrovo Airfield-Small Airport
Popovo Airfield-Small Airport
Ruen Airstrip-Small Airport
Selskostopansko Airstrip-Small Airport
Shumen Airfield-Small Airport
Staro Selishte Airfield-Small Airport
Suvorovo Airstrip-Small Airport
Tervel Airstrip-Small Airport
Vetrino Airstrip-Small Airport
Zavet Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
318 m (1,043 ft)
Area
24.3 km² (9.4 mi²)
Postal Code
9751

🇧🇬 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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What is the population of Venets?

Venets has a population of 668 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Venets?

Venets has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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