Gabrovo Population 2026
Gabrovo has a population of 48,133, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Gabrovo. Roughly 0.7% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,133
Rank in Bulgaria
#19
Coordinates
42.87°N, 25.32°E
~536 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
164 km
102 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gabrovo
| City | Population | Rank in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Sevlievo | 24,582 | #38 |
Cities near Gabrovo
- Sevlievo24,582 people · ~24 km away
- Kazanlak47,918 people · ~29 km away
- Veliko Tŭrnovo59,166 people · ~34 km away
- Gorna Oryahovitsa32,792 people · ~42 km away
- Troyan21,162 people · ~49 km away
- Karlovo30,340 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gabrovo?
Gabrovo has a population of 48,133 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Gabrovo in?
Gabrovo is located in Gabrovo, Bulgaria.
Is Gabrovo the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 164 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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