Dupnitsa Population 2026
Dupnitsa has a population of 34,764, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Kyustendil. Roughly 0.5% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,764
Rank in Bulgaria
#27
Coordinates
42.26°N, 23.12°E
~536 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
51 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyustendil
| City | Population | Rank in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Kyustendil | 46,856 | #22 |
Cities near Dupnitsa
- Blagoevgrad67,810 people · ~28 km away
- Kyustendil46,856 people · ~35 km away
- Samokov26,765 people · ~37 km away
- Pernik82,467 people · ~38 km away
- Sofia1,152,556 people · ~51 km away
- Velingrad20,286 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dupnitsa?
Dupnitsa has a population of 34,764 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Dupnitsa in?
Dupnitsa is located in Kyustendil, Bulgaria.
Is Dupnitsa the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 51 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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