Pleven Population 2026

Pleven has a population of 90,209, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Pleven. Roughly 1.4% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

90,209

Rank in Bulgaria

Coordinates

43.42°N, 24.62°E

~89 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

132 km

82 miles, straight line

Cities near Pleven

Lovech27,910 people · ~33 km away
Troyan21,162 people · ~59 km away
Sevlievo24,582 people · ~59 km away
Svishtov30,157 people · ~63 km away
Gabrovo48,133 people · ~83 km away
Botevgrad20,909 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pleven?

Pleven has a population of 90,209 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Pleven in?

Pleven is located in Pleven, Bulgaria.

Is Pleven the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 132 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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