Berkovitsa Population 2026

Berkovitsa has a population of 15,027, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Montana. Roughly 0.2% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,027

Rank in Bulgaria

#55

Coordinates

43.24°N, 23.13°E

~369 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

62 km

39 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Montana

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Montana	47,445	#21
Lom	18,593	#49

Cities near Berkovitsa

Montana47,445 people · ~21 km away
Vratsa49,569 people · ~36 km away
Sofia1,152,556 people · ~62 km away
Botevgrad20,909 people · ~65 km away
Lom18,593 people · ~67 km away
Pernik82,467 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Berkovitsa?

Berkovitsa has a population of 15,027 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Berkovitsa in?

Berkovitsa is located in Montana, Bulgaria.

Is Berkovitsa the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 62 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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