Nova Zagora Population 2026
Nova Zagora has a population of 23,625, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Sliven. Roughly 0.4% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,625
Rank in Bulgaria
#39
Coordinates
42.48°N, 26.02°E
~130 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
222 km
138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sliven
| City | Population | Rank in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Sliven | 83,740 | #8 |
Cities near Nova Zagora
- Stara Zagora121,582 people · ~31 km away
- Sliven83,740 people · ~34 km away
- Yambol63,656 people · ~40 km away
- Kazanlak47,918 people · ~53 km away
- Dimitrovgrad38,015 people · ~59 km away
- Harmanli18,931 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nova Zagora?
Nova Zagora has a population of 23,625 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Nova Zagora in?
Nova Zagora is located in Sliven, Bulgaria.
Is Nova Zagora the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 222 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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