Troyan Population 2026

Troyan has a population of 21,162, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Lovech. Roughly 0.3% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,162

Rank in Bulgaria

#40

Coordinates

42.89°N, 24.72°E

~389 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

116 km

72 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lovech

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Lovech	27,910	#36

Cities near Troyan

Lovech27,910 people · ~26 km away
Karlovo30,340 people · ~30 km away
Sevlievo24,582 people · ~35 km away
Gabrovo48,133 people · ~49 km away
Pleven90,209 people · ~59 km away
Panagyurishte19,389 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Troyan?

Troyan has a population of 21,162 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Troyan in?

Troyan is located in Lovech, Bulgaria.

Is Troyan the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 116 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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