Most Dense in Bulgaria

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Bulgaria

1 Plovdiv 51 8,367/mi²
2 Sofia 42 6,386/mi²
3 Blagoevgrad 38 5,750/mi²
4 Varna 61 5,352/mi²
5 Veliko Tŭrnovo 62 5,121/mi²
6 Kyustendil 45 4,711/mi²
7 Pazardzhik 48 3,721/mi²
8 Stara Zagora 59 3,653/mi²
9 Kardzhali 44 3,556/mi²
10 Gorna Oryahovitsa 62 3,039/mi²
11 Kazanlak 59 2,962/mi²
12 Pleven 50 2,681/mi²
13 Silistra 55 2,523/mi²
14 Gotse Delchev 38 2,455/mi²
15 Ruse 53 2,451/mi²
16 Pernik 49 2,340/mi²
17 Sandanski 38 2,250/mi²
18 Tryavna 41 2,222/mi²
19 Dupnitsa 45 2,092/mi²
20 Burgas 39 1,931/mi²
21 Stamboliyski 51 1,758/mi²
22 Nova Zagora 56 1,727/mi²
23 Haskovo 43 1,712/mi²
24 Yambol 65 1,684/mi²
25 Dobrich 40 1,629/mi²
26 Asenovgrad 51 1,503/mi²
27 Nesebar 39 1,495/mi²
28 Vidin 63 1,357/mi²
29 Montana 47 1,295/mi²
30 Shumen 54 1,261/mi²
31 Dimitrovgrad 43 1,238/mi²
32 Panagyurishte 48 1,165/mi²
33 Provadia 61 1,148/mi²
34 Sevlievo 41 1,064/mi²
35 Sliven 56 1,040/mi²
36 Lovech 46 995/mi²
37 Targovishte 60 963/mi²
38 Aksakovo 61 942/mi²
39 Botevgrad 58 899/mi²
40 Harmanli 43 866/mi²
41 Petrich 38 834/mi²
42 Vratsa 64 833/mi²
43 Razgrad 52 807/mi²
44 Svoge 58 806/mi²
45 Lom 47 765/mi²
46 Dulovo 55 748/mi²
47 Popovo 60 746/mi²
48 Pomorie 39 737/mi²
49 Kostinbrod 58 730/mi²
50 Bozhurishte 58 727/mi²
51 Novi Pazar 54 715/mi²
52 Troyan 46 709/mi²
53 Svishtov 62 708/mi²
54 Septemvri 48 673/mi²
55 Cherven Bryag 50 638/mi²
56 Radomir 49 626/mi²
57 Levski 50 595/mi²
58 Elin Pelin 58 593/mi²
59 Aytos 39 561/mi²
60 Svilengrad 43 530/mi²
61 Dryanovo 41 506/mi²
62 Isperih 52 505/mi²
63 Pavlikeni 62 488/mi²
64 Gabrovo 41 479/mi²
65 Samokov 58 477/mi²
66 Karlovo 51 471/mi²
67 Sveti Vlas 39 469/mi²
68 Smolyan 57 462/mi²
69 Balchik 40 453/mi²
70 Beloslav 61 439/mi²
71 Chirpan 59 438/mi²
72 Elhovo 65 435/mi²
73 Simitli 38 431/mi²
74 Velingrad 48 411/mi²
75 Slivnitsa 58 404/mi²
76 Tsarevo 39 399/mi²
77 Dolni Chiflik 61 388/mi²
78 Rakovski 51 388/mi²
79 Peshtera 48 357/mi²
80 Ihtiman 58 357/mi²
81 Lyaskovets 62 341/mi²
82 Karnobat 39 335/mi²
83 Berkovitsa 47 308/mi²
84 Sredets 39 306/mi²
85 Radnevo 59 305/mi²
86 Lyubimets 43 292/mi²
87 Gŭlŭbovo 59 277/mi²
88 Byala Slatina 64 272/mi²
89 Parvomay 51 271/mi²
90 Tutrakan 55 265/mi²
91 Kozloduy 64 262/mi²
92 Asparuhovo 61 251/mi²
93 Kubrat 52 246/mi²
94 Zlatograd 57 218/mi²
95 Krichim 51 217/mi²
96 Lukovit 46 217/mi²
97 General Toshevo 40 214/mi²
98 Devnya 61 200/mi²
99 Simeonovgrad 43 194/mi²
100 Etropole 58 192/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Bulgaria pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Plovdiv leads with 8,367 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Plovdiv has 8,367 people per square mile - that's roughly 13 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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