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Velingrad, Pazardzhik, Bulgaria – Bulgaria Flag

Current Date And Time In Velingrad, Bulgaria

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
13:21:47 EEST
State: Pazardzhik
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 20,286
District: Obshtina Velingrad

📍 Cities Near To Velingrad


Find cities, states and countries closest to Velingrad in Pazardzhik, 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 Velingrad.

📍 Velingrad Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Velingrad from our regional database:

State / RegionPazardzhik
DistrictObshtina Velingrad
Total Population20,286
Land Area124.96 km²
Population Density162.34 / km²
Center Latitude42.0275° N
Center Longitude23.9916° E
Elevation750 m (2,461 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Pazardzhik#2 of 12
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Batak Batak13 21 11
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Belovo Belovo13 21 11
North (N)
National Flag Of Borino Borino28 45 24
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bratsigovo Bratsigovo20 32 17
East (E)
National Flag Of Dolna Banya Dolna Banya23 37 20
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Dospat Dospat28 45 24
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gyovren Gyovren32 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lesichovo Lesichovo24 38 20
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Pazardzhik Pazardzhik21 34 18
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Peshtera Peshtera16 25 14
East (E)
National Flag Of Rakitovo Rakitovo6 9 5
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Sarnitsa Sarnitsa20 32 17
South (S)
National Flag Of Septemvri Septemvri15 24 13
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Yakoruda Yakoruda16 25 14
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Velingrad


States and regions closest to Pazardzhik (home state of Velingrad), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Berovo Berovo83 134 72
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Blagoevgrad Blagoevgrad65 104 56
West (W)
National Flag Of Bogdanci Bogdanci114 183 99
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bosilovo Bosilovo98 157 85
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Delchevo Delchevo81 131 71
West (W)
National Flag Of Dojran Dojran107 172 93
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Dolj Dolj141 226 122
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of East North Macedonia and Thrace East North Macedonia and Thrace79 127 68
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gabrovo Gabrovo69 111 60
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gevgelija Gevgelija119 192 103
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Velingrad


Countries bordering or closest to Bulgaria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Velingrad's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albania Albania294 473 255
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina401 645 348
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus676 1,089 587
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Greece Greece317 510 275
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary423 681 367
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo233 375 202
West (W)
National Flag Of Moldova Moldova352 567 306
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Montenegro Montenegro310 499 269
West (W)
National Flag Of North Macedonia North Macedonia207 333 179
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Poland Poland700 1,127 608
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Velingrad. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Velingrad (You)Pazardzhik20,286
RakitovoPazardzhik8,3768.9ESE
BelovoPazardzhik4,15520.8N
BatakPazardzhik3,91721.0ESE
SeptemvriPazardzhik8,07123.8NNE
YakorudaBlagoevgrad6,00825.4W
PeshteraPazardzhik18,67625.5E
BratsigovoPazardzhik4,57731.7E
SarnitsaPazardzhik3,51132.3S
PazardzhikPazardzhik55,22034.0NE
Dolna BanyaSofia4,99036.6NNW

🏆 Pazardzhik City Rankings

How does Velingrad rank within Pazardzhik? 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 Velingrad appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Pazardzhik55,220
Velingrad ⭐20,286
Panagyurishte19,389
Peshtera18,676
Rakitovo8,376
Septemvri8,071
Bratsigovo4,577
Strelcha4,545
Belovo4,155
Batak3,917

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Batak461.11
Belovo135.31
Velingrad ⭐124.96
Strelcha119.02
Rakitovo117.10
Peshtera90.25
Lesichovo59.46
Pazardzhik37.38
Panagyurishte32.81
Bratsigovo26.20

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Pazardzhik1,477.26
Panagyurishte590.95
Septemvri359.51
Peshtera206.94
Bratsigovo174.69
Velingrad ⭐162.34
Rakitovo71.53
Strelcha38.19
Belovo30.71
Lesichovo20.28
✈️ Nearest Airport
Plovdiv International Airport
IATA: PDV
71 km (44 mi) from Velingrad
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Pazardzhik Cities
Velingrad ranks #2 of 12 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Velingrad? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Velingrad Sits on the Map

Velingrad sits inside Pazardzhik, Bulgaria and ranks #2 of 12 cities in Pazardzhik 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Velingrad to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Velingrad outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Velingrad and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Velingrad against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Pazardzhik city rankings

🌎 Beyond Velingrad: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Velingrad and the countries closest to Velingrad 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Velingrad, 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 Velingrad at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Velingrad

If you're stringing together stops in Pazardzhik, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Velingrad — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Velingrad MapView the Velingrad map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Velingrad Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Pazardzhik OverviewExplore the Pazardzhik state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Bulgaria Country DataGet complete Bulgaria data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Velingrad

Which cities are closest to Velingrad?

See the Cities Near To Velingrad 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 Pazardzhik by population and density.

How is the distance from Velingrad to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Velingrad 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 Velingrad map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Velingrad 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Velingrad to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Velingrad?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Velingrad. 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 Pazardzhik city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Velingrad compare in size to the cities near it?

Velingrad ranks #2 of 12 cities in Pazardzhik by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Velingrad?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Velingrad is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV), about 71 km (44 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.