Asenovgrad Population 2026

Asenovgrad has a population of 54,778, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Plovdiv. Roughly 0.8% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

Location of Asenovgrad (capital Sofia shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

54,778

Rank in Bulgaria

#17

Coordinates

42.02°N, 24.87°E

~226 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

148 km

92 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Plovdiv

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Plovdiv	329,489	#2
Karlovo	30,340	#31
Parvomay	17,000	#50
Rakovski	15,782	#53

Cities near Asenovgrad

Plovdiv329,489 people · ~18 km away
Parvomay17,000 people · ~30 km away
Rakovski15,782 people · ~31 km away
Chirpan15,109 people · ~44 km away
Peshtera18,676 people · ~47 km away
Pazardzhik55,220 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Asenovgrad?

Asenovgrad has a population of 54,778 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Asenovgrad in?

Asenovgrad is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Is Asenovgrad the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 148 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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