Chirpan Population 2026
Chirpan has a population of 15,109, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Stara Zagora. Roughly 0.2% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,109
Rank in Bulgaria
#54
Coordinates
42.20°N, 25.33°E
~195 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
174 km
108 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Stara Zagora
| City | Population | Rank in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Stara Zagora | 121,582 | #5 |
| Kazanlak | 47,918 | #20 |
Cities near Chirpan
- Parvomay17,000 people · ~15 km away
- Dimitrovgrad38,015 people · ~28 km away
- Rakovski15,782 people · ~32 km away
- Haskovo64,564 people · ~35 km away
- Stara Zagora121,582 people · ~36 km away
- Asenovgrad54,778 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chirpan?
Chirpan has a population of 15,109 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Chirpan in?
Chirpan is located in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
Is Chirpan the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 174 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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