Dobrich Population 2026

Dobrich has a population of 69,434, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Dobrich. Roughly 1.0% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,434

Rank in Bulgaria

#11

Coordinates

43.56°N, 27.83°E

~215 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

378 km

235 miles, straight line

Cities near Dobrich

Varna318,737 people · ~39 km away
Silistra29,498 people · ~77 km away
Shumen72,342 people · ~80 km away
Razgrad28,931 people · ~106 km away
Aytos20,986 people · ~107 km away
Targovishte34,793 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dobrich?

Dobrich has a population of 69,434 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Dobrich in?

Dobrich is located in Dobrich, Bulgaria.

Is Dobrich the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 378 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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