Karnobat Population 2026

Karnobat has a population of 19,709, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Burgas. Roughly 0.3% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,709

Rank in Bulgaria

#45

Coordinates

42.65°N, 26.98°E

~208 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

299 km

186 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Burgas

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Burgas	210,646	#4
Aytos	20,986	#41

Cities near Karnobat

Aytos20,986 people · ~23 km away
Burgas210,646 people · ~43 km away
Yambol63,656 people · ~44 km away
Sliven83,740 people · ~54 km away
Shumen72,342 people · ~69 km away
Targovishte34,793 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karnobat?

Karnobat has a population of 19,709 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Karnobat in?

Karnobat is located in Burgas, Bulgaria.

Is Karnobat the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 299 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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