Vratsa Population 2026

Vratsa has a population of 49,569, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Vratsa. Roughly 0.7% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,569

Rank in Bulgaria

#18

Coordinates

43.21°N, 23.56°E

~352 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

60 km

37 miles, straight line

Cities near Vratsa

Berkovitsa15,027 people · ~36 km away
Montana47,445 people · ~36 km away
Botevgrad20,909 people · ~38 km away
Sofia1,152,556 people · ~60 km away
Lom18,593 people · ~74 km away
Pernik82,467 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vratsa?

Vratsa has a population of 49,569 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Vratsa in?

Vratsa is located in Vratsa, Bulgaria.

Is Vratsa the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 60 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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