Smallest Cities in Bulgaria

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Bulgaria Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Cleanest Air Cities
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Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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Smallest Cities - Bulgaria

1 Varshets 47 5,069
2 Devin 57 5,183
3 Dolni Chiflik 61 5,221
4 General Toshevo 40 5,250
5 Kubrat 52 5,401
6 Tsarevo 39 5,417
7 Zlatograd 57 5,481
8 Dryanovo 41 5,493
9 Tvarditsa 56 5,522
10 Veliki Preslav 54 5,628
11 Dulovo 55 5,653
12 Bozhurishte 58 5,696
13 Simeonovgrad 43 5,792
14 Septemvri 48 5,834
15 Hisarya 51 5,844
16 Belene 50 5,855
17 Simitli 38 6,049
18 Pirdop 58 6,156
19 Gŭlŭbovo 59 6,413
20 Devnya 61 6,457
21 Lyubimets 43 6,469
22 Beloslav 61 6,502
23 Lyaskovets 62 6,512
24 Sveti Vlas 39 6,535
25 Tutrakan 55 6,582
26 Elin Pelin 58 6,659
27 Lozen 42 6,671
28 Slivnitsa 58 6,675
29 Svoge 58 6,828
30 Aksakovo 61 6,896
31 Isperih 52 6,973
32 Levski 50 7,062
33 Krichim 51 7,094
34 Teteven 46 7,335
35 Lukovit 46 7,457
36 Sredets 39 7,465
37 Rakitovo 48 7,749
38 Pavlikeni 62 7,954
39 Elhovo 65 8,384
40 Byala Slatina 64 8,660
41 Etropole 58 8,827
42 Knezha 50 9,327
43 Berkovitsa 47 9,587
44 Provadia 61 9,634
45 Stamboliyski 51 9,671
46 Zlatni Pyasatsi 61 9,760
47 Novi Pazar 54 9,826
48 Kavarna 40 9,838
49 Radnevo 59 9,964
50 Cherven Bryag 50 10,041
51 Bansko 38 10,189
52 Kozloduy 64 10,652
53 Parvomay 51 10,862
54 Razlog 38 11,025
55 Radomir 49 11,486
56 Kostinbrod 58 11,665
57 Popovo 60 12,161
58 Chirpan 59 12,375
59 Peshtera 48 12,452
60 Ihtiman 58 12,537
61 Balchik 40 13,000
62 Tryavna 41 13,818
63 Karnobat 39 14,176
64 Pomorie 39 14,195
65 Rakovski 51 14,670
66 Panagyurishte 48 14,754
67 Lom 47 15,429
68 Nova Zagora 56 16,298
69 Svilengrad 43 16,302
70 Troyan 46 16,501
71 Sevlievo 41 16,935
72 Aytos 39 17,119
73 Harmanli 43 17,223
74 Nesebar 39 18,384
75 Botevgrad 58 18,497
76 Karlovo 51 18,590
77 Velingrad 48 19,843
78 Gotse Delchev 38 20,522
79 Sandanski 38 23,334
80 Samokov 58 23,741
81 Smolyan 57 24,028
82 Gorna Oryahovitsa 62 24,768
83 Petrich 38 25,888
84 Dupnitsa 45 26,108
85 Silistra 55 26,470
86 Lovech 46 26,693
87 Asparuhovo 61 27,000
88 Razgrad 52 28,931
89 Dimitrovgrad 43 29,835
90 Svishtov 62 30,157
91 Targovishte 60 32,524
92 Vidin 63 33,127
93 Kyustendil 45 34,063
94 Montana 47 34,614
95 Kazanlak 59 41,260
96 Kardzhali 44 42,250
97 Gabrovo 41 43,229
98 Asenovgrad 51 45,271
99 Vratsa 64 47,874
100 Pazardzhik 48 53,693

The smallest cities in Bulgaria (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Varshets has a population of just 5,069. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,069 residents, Varshets is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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