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Varbitsa, Shumen, Bulgaria – Bulgaria Flag

Current Date And Time In Varbitsa, Bulgaria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:47:16 EEST
State: Shumen
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 3,803
District: Obshtina Varbitsa

📍 Cities Near To Varbitsa


Find cities, states and countries closest to Varbitsa in Shumen, 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 Varbitsa.

📍 Varbitsa 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 Varbitsa from our regional database:

State / RegionShumen
DistrictObshtina Varbitsa
Total Population3,803
Land Area75.80 km²
Population Density50.17 / km²
Center Latitude43° N
Center Longitude26.6333° E
Elevation279 m (915 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Shumen#5 of 12
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Buhovtsi Buhovtsi21 34 18
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Karnobat Karnobat30 48 26
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kotel Kotel12 20 11
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Loznitsa Loznitsa25 41 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Omurtag Omurtag13 21 11
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Popovo Popovo31 51 27
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Shumen Shumen24 38 21
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sliven Sliven27 43 23
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Smyadovo Smyadovo20 32 17
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Straldzha Straldzha28 45 24
South (S)
National Flag Of Sungurlare Sungurlare18 29 15
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Targovishte Targovishte18 28 15
North (N)
National Flag Of Varbica Varbica2 3 2
East (E)
National Flag Of Veliki Preslav Veliki Preslav15 24 13
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Varbitsa


States and regions closest to Shumen (home state of Varbitsa), 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 Brăila County Brăila County136 219 118
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bucharest Bucharest90 145 78
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of București București90 145 78
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Burgas Burgas59 95 51
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Călărași County Călărași County75 121 65
North (N)
National Flag Of Constanța County Constanța County93 149 80
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Dâmbovița County Dâmbovița County137 220 119
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Dobrich Dobrich49 79 43
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Edirne Edirne112 180 97
South (S)
National Flag Of Gabrovo Gabrovo86 139 75
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Varbitsa


Countries bordering or closest to Bulgaria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Varbitsa'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 Varbitsa. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Shumen, Bulgaria.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Varbitsa (You)Shumen3,803
VarbicaPleven3.2E
KotelSliven6,42119.8SW
OmurtagTargovishte9,07020.8WNW
Veliki PreslavShumen9,42523.8NE
TargovishteTargovishte34,79328.4N
SungurlareBurgas3,83428.7SSE
SmyadovoShumen4,23132.0ENE
BuhovtsiTargovishte65234.0NNE
ShumenShumen72,34238.2NE
LoznitsaRazgrad2,97140.9N

🏆 Shumen City Rankings

How does Varbitsa rank within Shumen? 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 Varbitsa appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Shumen72,342
Novi Pazar13,276
Veliki Preslav9,425
Smyadovo4,231
Varbitsa ⭐3,803
Kaspichan3,635
Kaolinovo1,537
Venets1,450
Gara Hitrino1,302
Pliska1,263

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Gara Hitrino1,094.12
Shumen530.52
Novi Pazar372.71
Veliki Preslav122.79
Kaspichan88.72
Venets59.79
Varbitsa ⭐50.17
Kaolinovo49.09
Smyadovo43.73
Nikola-Kozlevo27.44
✈️ Nearest Airport
Burgas Airport
IATA: BOJ
86 km (54 mi) from Varbitsa
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 Shumen Cities
Varbitsa ranks #5 of 12 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Varbitsa Sits on the Map

Varbitsa sits inside Shumen, Bulgaria and ranks #5 of 12 cities in Shumen 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 Varbitsa 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 Varbitsa 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 Varbitsa and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Varbitsa against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Shumen city rankings

🌎 Beyond Varbitsa: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Varbitsa and the countries closest to Varbitsa 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 Varbitsa, 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 Varbitsa at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Varbitsa

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Varbitsa MapView the Varbitsa map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Varbitsa Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Shumen OverviewExplore the Shumen 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 Varbitsa

Which cities are closest to Varbitsa?

See the Cities Near To Varbitsa 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 Shumen by population and density.

How is the distance from Varbitsa to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Varbitsa 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 Varbitsa 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 Varbitsa 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 Varbitsa 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 Varbitsa?

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

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

Varbitsa ranks #5 of 12 cities in Shumen 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 Varbitsa?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Varbitsa is Burgas Airport (BOJ), about 86 km (54 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.