Petrich Population 2026
Petrich has a population of 30,722, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Blagoevgrad. Roughly 0.5% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,722
Rank in Bulgaria
#29
Coordinates
41.40°N, 23.21°E
~185 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Blagoevgrad
| City | Population | Rank in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad | 67,810 | #12 |
| Sandanski | 28,510 | #35 |
| Gotse Delchev | 20,522 | #43 |
Cities near Petrich
- Sandanski28,510 people · ~20 km away
- Gotse Delchev20,522 people · ~48 km away
- Blagoevgrad67,810 people · ~69 km away
- Velingrad20,286 people · ~96 km away
- Dupnitsa34,764 people · ~97 km away
- Kyustendil46,856 people · ~107 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petrich?
Petrich has a population of 30,722 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Petrich in?
Petrich is located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
Is Petrich the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 145 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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