Karlovo Population 2026

Karlovo has a population of 30,340, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Plovdiv. Roughly 0.5% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,340

Rank in Bulgaria

#31

Coordinates

42.63°N, 24.80°E

~406 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

121 km

75 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Plovdiv

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Plovdiv	329,489	#2
Asenovgrad	54,778	#17
Parvomay	17,000	#50
Rakovski	15,782	#53

Cities near Karlovo

Troyan21,162 people · ~30 km away
Rakovski15,782 people · ~41 km away
Kazanlak47,918 people · ~49 km away
Sevlievo24,582 people · ~50 km away
Gabrovo48,133 people · ~50 km away
Panagyurishte19,389 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karlovo?

Karlovo has a population of 30,340 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Karlovo in?

Karlovo is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Is Karlovo the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 121 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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