Targovishte Population 2026

Targovishte has a population of 34,793, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Targovishte. Roughly 0.5% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,793

Rank in Bulgaria

#26

Coordinates

43.25°N, 26.57°E

~186 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

271 km

168 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Targovishte

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Popovo	16,571	#52

Cities near Targovishte

Shumen72,342 people · ~28 km away
Popovo16,571 people · ~30 km away
Razgrad28,931 people · ~32 km away
Sliven83,740 people · ~66 km away
Gorna Oryahovitsa32,792 people · ~72 km away
Karnobat19,709 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Targovishte?

Targovishte has a population of 34,793 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Targovishte in?

Targovishte is located in Targovishte, Bulgaria.

Is Targovishte the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 271 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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