Lovech Population 2026

Lovech has a population of 27,910, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Lovech. Roughly 0.4% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,910

Rank in Bulgaria

#36

Coordinates

43.13°N, 24.72°E

~201 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

123 km

76 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lovech

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Troyan	21,162	#40

Cities near Lovech

Troyan21,162 people · ~26 km away
Pleven90,209 people · ~33 km away
Sevlievo24,582 people · ~34 km away
Karlovo30,340 people · ~56 km away
Gabrovo48,133 people · ~57 km away
Veliko Tŭrnovo59,166 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lovech?

Lovech has a population of 27,910 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Lovech in?

Lovech is located in Lovech, Bulgaria.

Is Lovech the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 123 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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