
Find cities, states and countries closest to Simitli in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Simitli.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Simitli from our regional database:
| State / Region | Blagoevgrad |
| District | Obshtina Simitli |
| Total Population | 6,729 |
| Land Area | 36.37 km² |
| Population Density | 185.02 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 41.8833° N |
| Center Longitude | 23.1167° E |
| Elevation | 280 m (919 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in Blagoevgrad | #7 of 21 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Belica | 10 | 15 | 8 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Berovo | 18 | 29 | 16 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Blagoevgrad | 9 | 15 | 8 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Boboshevo | 20 | 32 | 17 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Borovets | 16 | 26 | 14 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kocherinovo | 14 | 23 | 12 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kresna | 11 | 17 | 9 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Pehčevo | 14 | 23 | 12 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pehchevo | 15 | 23 | 13 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Porominovo | 13 | 22 | 12 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Rila | 17 | 27 | 15 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Stara Kresna | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Strumyani | 18 | 29 | 15 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Blagoevgrad (home state of Simitli), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Arachinovo | 79 | 126 | 68 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Berovo | 25 | 40 | 22 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bitola | 114 | 184 | 99 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bogdanci | 63 | 101 | 54 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bosilovo | 44 | 71 | 39 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Češinovo-Obleševo | 41 | 66 | 36 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Chashka | 83 | 133 | 72 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Chucher Sandevo | 88 | 141 | 76 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Delchevo | 17 | 27 | 15 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Demir Hisar | 112 | 181 | 97 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Bulgaria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Simitli's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Albania | 294 | 473 | 255 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bosnia And Herzegovina | 401 | 645 | 348 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cyprus | 676 | 1,089 | 587 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Greece | 317 | 510 | 275 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Hungary | 423 | 681 | 367 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kosovo | 233 | 375 | 202 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Moldova | 352 | 567 | 306 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Montenegro | 310 | 499 | 269 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| North Macedonia | 207 | 333 | 179 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Poland | 700 | 1,127 | 608 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Simitli. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Simitli (You) | Blagoevgrad | 6,729 | — | — |
| Stara Kresna | Blagoevgrad | 3,586 | 10.8 | SSE |
| Blagoevgrad | Blagoevgrad | 67,810 | 14.7 | N |
| Belica | Blagoevgrad | — | 15.4 | N |
| Kresna | Blagoevgrad | 4,117 | 16.9 | S |
| Porominovo | Kyustendil | 514 | 21.6 | N |
| Kocherinovo | Kyustendil | 2,872 | 22.9 | NNW |
| Pehčevo | Pehchevo | 2,440 | 23.1 | SW |
| Pehchevo | Berovo | — | 23.4 | SW |
| Borovets | Kyustendil | 800 | 26.0 | NNW |
| Rila | Kyustendil | 3,002 | 27.0 | N |
How does Simitli rank within Blagoevgrad? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Simitli appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Blagoevgrad | 67,810 |
| Petrich | 30,722 |
| Sandanski | 28,510 |
| Gotse Delchev | 20,522 |
| Razlog | 12,486 |
| Bansko | 9,232 |
| Simitli ⭐ | 6,729 |
| Yakoruda | 6,008 |
| Kresna | 4,117 |
| Stara Kresna | 3,586 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Blagoevgrad | 2,345.56 |
| Sandanski | 1,061.03 |
| Gotse Delchev | 947.90 |
| Petrich | 382.02 |
| Stara Kresna | 187.06 |
| Simitli ⭐ | 185.02 |
| Hadzhidimovo | 139.70 |
| Polenitsa | 126.39 |
| Garmen | 113.25 |
| Rupite | 111.99 |
Sofia Airport IATA: SOF 94 km (58 mi) from Simitli |
Simitli sits inside Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and ranks #7 of 21 cities in Blagoevgrad by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Simitli and the countries closest to Simitli by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Bulgaria. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Simitli, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Simitli at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Blagoevgrad, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Simitli — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Simitli table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Blagoevgrad by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Simitli and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Simitli map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Simitli will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Simitli. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Blagoevgrad city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Simitli ranks #7 of 21 cities in Blagoevgrad by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Simitli is Sofia Airport (SOF), about 94 km (58 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.