Samokov Population 2026
Samokov has a population of 26,765, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Sofia. Roughly 0.4% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,765
Rank in Bulgaria
#37
Coordinates
42.34°N, 23.56°E
~956 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
44 km
27 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sofia
| City | Population | Rank in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Botevgrad | 20,909 | #42 |
Cities near Samokov
- Dupnitsa34,764 people · ~37 km away
- Sofia1,152,556 people · ~44 km away
- Velingrad20,286 people · ~50 km away
- Pernik82,467 people · ~52 km away
- Blagoevgrad67,810 people · ~52 km away
- Panagyurishte19,389 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Samokov?
Samokov has a population of 26,765 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Samokov in?
Samokov is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Is Samokov the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 44 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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