Gorna Oryahovitsa Population 2026

Gorna Oryahovitsa has a population of 32,792, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Veliko Tarnovo. Roughly 0.5% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,792

Rank in Bulgaria

#28

Coordinates

43.13°N, 25.70°E

~218 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

199 km

124 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Veliko Tarnovo

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Veliko Tŭrnovo	59,166	#15
Svishtov	30,157	#32

Cities near Gorna Oryahovitsa

Veliko Tŭrnovo59,166 people · ~8 km away
Gabrovo48,133 people · ~42 km away
Popovo16,571 people · ~50 km away
Sevlievo24,582 people · ~50 km away
Svishtov30,157 people · ~62 km away
Kazanlak47,918 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gorna Oryahovitsa?

Gorna Oryahovitsa has a population of 32,792 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Gorna Oryahovitsa in?

Gorna Oryahovitsa is located in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.

Is Gorna Oryahovitsa the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 199 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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