Varna Population 2026

Varna has a population of 318,737, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Varna. Roughly 4.8% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 3.6× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

318,737

Rank in Bulgaria

Coordinates

43.22°N, 27.91°E

~83 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

378 km

235 miles, straight line

Cities near Varna

Dobrich69,434 people · ~39 km away
Aytos20,986 people · ~78 km away
Shumen72,342 people · ~80 km away
Burgas210,646 people · ~87 km away
Karnobat19,709 people · ~98 km away
Targovishte34,793 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Varna?

Varna has a population of 318,737 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Varna in?

Varna is located in Varna, Bulgaria.

Is Varna the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 378 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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