Velingrad Population 2026
Velingrad has a population of 20,286, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Pazardzhik. Roughly 0.3% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,286
Rank in Bulgaria
#44
Coordinates
42.03°N, 23.99°E
~750 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
93 km
58 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pazardzhik
| City | Population | Rank in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Pazardzhik | 55,220 | #16 |
| Panagyurishte | 19,389 | #46 |
| Peshtera | 18,676 | #48 |
Cities near Velingrad
- Peshtera18,676 people · ~25 km away
- Pazardzhik55,220 people · ~34 km away
- Samokov26,765 people · ~50 km away
- Panagyurishte19,389 people · ~55 km away
- Gotse Delchev20,522 people · ~56 km away
- Plovdiv329,489 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Velingrad?
Velingrad has a population of 20,286 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Velingrad in?
Velingrad is located in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria.
Is Velingrad the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 93 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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