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Yakoruda, Bulgaria

Blagoevgrad · Bulgaria

Yakoruda is a small city in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria with a population of 6,008. Elevation: 3,373 ft (1,028 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,008 Population 61/sq mi density
3,373 ft Elevation 1,028 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
26.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$11,124 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
$11,124 median income

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About Yakoruda

Yakoruda

Yakoruda is a Bulgarian town located in the southwestern part of the country. A part of the Blagoevgrad Province, it is the seat of Yakuroda Municipality which is the north-easternmost in the province. The town lies in the Rhodope Mountains, along the Mesta River, 26 km west of the town of Velingrad. Yakoruda was proclaimed a town on 9 September 1964, having previously been officially classified as a village.

People

Population6,008
Density61/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$11,124

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Population6,008
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Coordinates42.0253°, 23.6842°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceBlagoevgrad
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation26.8 inches (680 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.0 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$11,124

About Yakoruda

Yakoruda is a small city in Bulgaria (Blagoevgrad) with a population of 6,008. The city sits at an elevation of 3,373 feet (1,028 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Yakoruda is $11,124, which is 85% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 300 business establishments.

Income: Yakoruda vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$11,124
85% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)300

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Yakoruda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,373 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Bulgaria avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Area98.1 sq mi (254.0 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates42.0253°N, 23.6842°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

681 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 91 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 114 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 109 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 115 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 101 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 133 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 88 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 82 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 96 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 109 km
Jul 6, 1998 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia M4.5 133 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 122 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 94 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 80 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 79 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 102 km
Jan 1, 2018 8 km SSE of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.4 115 km
Feb 28, 2016 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia M4.4 87 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 97 km
May 24, 2009 10 km N of Star Dojran, North Macedonia M4.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake — 5 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.0 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
September 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest
November 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in

Yakoruda has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 25°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and October the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Yakoruda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yakoruda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnic and historical complex Radonova house
Neofit Rilski
Nikola Vaptsarov
Permanent Icon Exhibition “Bansko Art School”
Velyanov House
Етнографски исторически музей
Исторически музей
Исторически музей - Белица
Къща-музей „Неофит Рилски“
Неофит Рилски
Паисий Хилендарски
Паисий Хилендарски
Римска баня
Църква музей

Farmers Markets in Yakoruda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Левчето

Hotels in Yakoruda

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Helier
Десислава
Трещеник

Restaurants in Yakoruda

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Бузгите

Cafes in Yakoruda

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Кафе диза - 55

Monuments in Yakoruda

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Велиица 1912 г.

Veterinaries in Yakoruda

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ветеринарна Аптека

Train Stations in Yakoruda

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avramovo
Cherna Mesta
Yakoruda

Bus Stations in Yakoruda

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG #5446815748

Gas Stations in Yakoruda

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garbev
Lukoil
Via
Бея
Гърбев

Stadiums & Teams in Yakoruda

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Yakoruda

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bansko Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bansko 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Vitosha 0.0 — — $0 — — —
писта Офелиите 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Yakoruda

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Belchinski Bani Airstrip—Small Airport
Dolna Banya Airfield—Small Airport
Ihtiman Airfield—Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield—Small Airport
Panicharevo Airfield—Small Airport
Sofia West Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Yakoruda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Якоруда

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

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
888 m (2,914 ft)
Area
254.0 km² (98.1 mi²)
Postal Code
2790

🇧🇬 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 Yakoruda

What is the population of Yakoruda?

Yakoruda has a population of 6,008 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 98.1 square miles.

Is Yakoruda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $11,124, 85% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Yakoruda?

Yakoruda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yakoruda?

There are 300 business establishments in the area.

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