Kardzhali Population 2026
Kardzhali has a population of 44,071, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Kardzhali. Roughly 0.7% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,071
Rank in Bulgaria
#23
Coordinates
41.65°N, 25.37°E
~248 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
205 km
127 miles, straight line
Cities near Kardzhali
- Haskovo64,564 people · ~36 km away
- Dimitrovgrad38,015 people · ~49 km away
- Parvomay17,000 people · ~52 km away
- Harmanli18,931 people · ~55 km away
- Smolyan30,689 people · ~55 km away
- Asenovgrad54,778 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kardzhali?
Kardzhali has a population of 44,071 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Kardzhali in?
Kardzhali is located in Kardzhali, Bulgaria.
Is Kardzhali the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 205 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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