Smolyan Population 2026
Smolyan has a population of 30,689, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Smolyan. Roughly 0.5% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,689
Rank in Bulgaria
#30
Coordinates
41.57°N, 24.71°E
~921 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
169 km
105 miles, straight line
Cities near Smolyan
- Asenovgrad54,778 people · ~51 km away
- Kardzhali44,071 people · ~55 km away
- Peshtera18,676 people · ~61 km away
- Plovdiv329,489 people · ~65 km away
- Parvomay17,000 people · ~72 km away
- Pazardzhik55,220 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Smolyan?
Smolyan has a population of 30,689 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Smolyan in?
Smolyan is located in Smolyan, Bulgaria.
Is Smolyan the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 169 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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