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Zlatograd, Bulgaria

Smolyan · Bulgaria

Zlatograd is a small city in Smolyan, Bulgaria with a population of 7,331. Elevation: 1,427 ft (435 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,331 Population 292/sq mi density
1,427 ft Elevation 435 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$17,604 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
$17,604 median income

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About Zlatograd

Zlatograd

Zlatograd is a town in Smolyan Province, southern-central Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Zlatograd Municipality. In December 2009, the town had a population of 7,110.

People

Population7,331
Density292/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Population7,331
Population Density292 / sq mi
Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Coordinates41.3795°, 25.0961°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceSmolyan
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (620 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Zlatograd

Zlatograd is a small city in Bulgaria (Smolyan) with a population of 7,331. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet (435 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Zlatograd is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 367 business establishments.

Income: Zlatograd vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$17,604
77% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)367

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zlatograd experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below Bulgaria avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates41.3795°N, 25.0961°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

991 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 124 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 130 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 146 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 137 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 123 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 141 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 138 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 143 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 138 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 133 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 139 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 148 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 75 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 98 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 148 km
Jun 5, 2025 38 km NW of Mýrina, Greece M4.6 141 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 52 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 77 km
May 24, 2014 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 149 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 140 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 104 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 124 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Zlatograd has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Zlatograd

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ПГ "Христо Ботев"
СОУ "Антим I"
ОУ "Васил Левски"
Старата гимназия
Общински детски комплекс
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Radio Stations near Zlatograd

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Γλέντι 101.1 (GR) folk, greek MP3 160 kbps
Παρατηρητής 94 (GR) music, talk MP3 128 kbps
DIAVLOS FM 99.2 (GR) MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός Κομοτηνής 103.1 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3
Xanthi Dee Jay 94.6 (GR) electronic, hiphop MP3 160 kbps
Ρυθμός 106 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Ερωτικός 103 (GR) greek music MP3 160 kbps
Χρόνος 87.5 (GR) news talk, pop MP3
Ροδόπη 95.5 (GR) greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 (GR) greek music, news MP3 256 kbps
Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης (GR) orthodox christian, religion MP3 256 kbps
Radio Play 91.5 Fm Stereo (Gr Xanthi) (GR) MP3 128 kbps
Glenti FM (GR) greek music MP3 160 kbps
Kral 100 (GR) pop MP3 160 kbps
Goal 105.1 (GR) pop, sports news MP3 160 kbps
Virus 105.5 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Underground GR (GR) student radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Zlatograd

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum of Xanthi
Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη "Χρήστος Παυλίδης"
Το σπίτι της σκιάς
Етнографски музей
Исторически музей
Кристална зала
Музей "Килийно училище"
Музей минно дело и рудодобив
Музей на пощите и съобщенията
Римска баня II век

Libraries in Zlatograd

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Βιβλιοθήκη-Αναγνωστήριο0.0

Farmers Markets in Zlatograd

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Παζάρι Ξάνθης

Hotels in Zlatograd

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Family hotel Flora
Александрови къщи
Вила Белавида
Златоград
Кристал
Спа Комплекс "Александър"

Restaurants in Zlatograd

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Александрови къщи
Златоград
Ресторант "Воденицата"
Черния Кос

Cafes in Zlatograd

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Кафене

Bus Stations in Zlatograd

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Златоград

Gas Stations in Zlatograd

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol

Banks in Zlatograd

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Банка ДСК
Пощенска банка

Stadiums & Teams in Zlatograd

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Zlatograd

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pamporovo 0.0 $0
Chepelare 0.0 $0
Ски Копривки 0.0 $0
писта х. "Здравец" - малка 0.0 $0
писта х. "Здравец" - голяма 0.0 $0

Airports Near Zlatograd

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Plovdiv International AirportPDVLarge Airport
Asenovgrad AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorski Izvor AirstripSmall Airport
Komotini AirfieldSmall Airport
Malevo AirfieldSmall Airport
Xanthi AeroclubSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zlatograd

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Поща

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zlatograd

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Джамия
Джамия Долен
Храм "Св. Георги Победоносец"
Църква "Успение Богородично"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
521 m (1,709 ft)
Area
65.1 km² (25.1 mi²)
Postal Code
4980
Website
zlatograd.bg/

🇧🇬 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 Zlatograd

What is the population of Zlatograd?

Zlatograd has a population of 7,331 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 292 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.

Is Zlatograd expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,604, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Zlatograd?

Zlatograd has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°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 24.4 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Zlatograd?

There are 367 business establishments in the area.

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