Silistra Population 2026

Silistra has a population of 29,498, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Silistra. Roughly 0.4% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,498

Rank in Bulgaria

#33

Coordinates

44.12°N, 27.26°E

~25 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

355 km

220 miles, straight line

Cities near Silistra

Dobrich69,434 people · ~77 km away
Razgrad28,931 people · ~88 km away
Shumen72,342 people · ~98 km away
Ruse121,168 people · ~109 km away
Targovishte34,793 people · ~111 km away
Varna318,737 people · ~113 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Silistra?

Silistra has a population of 29,498 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Silistra in?

Silistra is located in Silistra, Bulgaria.

Is Silistra the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 355 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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