Aytos Population 2026

Aytos has a population of 20,986, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Burgas. Roughly 0.3% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,986

Rank in Bulgaria

#41

Coordinates

42.70°N, 27.25°E

~149 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

321 km

199 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Burgas

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Burgas	210,646	#4
Karnobat	19,709	#45

Cities near Aytos

Karnobat19,709 people · ~23 km away
Burgas210,646 people · ~28 km away
Yambol63,656 people · ~66 km away
Shumen72,342 people · ~69 km away
Sliven83,740 people · ~76 km away
Varna318,737 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aytos?

Aytos has a population of 20,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Aytos in?

Aytos is located in Burgas, Bulgaria.

Is Aytos the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 321 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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