Panagyurishte Population 2026

Panagyurishte has a population of 19,389, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Pazardzhik. Roughly 0.3% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,389

Rank in Bulgaria

#46

Coordinates

42.50°N, 24.19°E

~518 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

74 km

46 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pazardzhik

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Pazardzhik	55,220	#16
Velingrad	20,286	#44
Peshtera	18,676	#48

Cities near Panagyurishte

Pazardzhik55,220 people · ~35 km away
Peshtera18,676 people · ~52 km away
Karlovo30,340 people · ~52 km away
Velingrad20,286 people · ~55 km away
Samokov26,765 people · ~55 km away
Botevgrad20,909 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Panagyurishte?

Panagyurishte has a population of 19,389 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Panagyurishte in?

Panagyurishte is located in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria.

Is Panagyurishte the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 74 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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