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Botevgrad, Sofia, Bulgaria – Bulgaria Flag

Current Date And Time In Botevgrad, Bulgaria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:20:17 EEST
State: Sofia
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 20,909
District: Obshtina Botevgrad

📍 Cities Near To Botevgrad


Find cities, states and countries closest to Botevgrad in Sofia, 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 Botevgrad.

📍 Botevgrad 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 Botevgrad from our regional database:

State / RegionSofia
DistrictObshtina Botevgrad
Total Population20,909
Land Area53.30 km²
Population Density392.29 / km²
Center Latitude42.908° N
Center Longitude23.7927° E
Elevation385 m (1,263 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Sofia#2 of 21
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Buhovo Buhovo15 24 13
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chavdar Chavdar22 36 19
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chelopech Chelopech21 33 18
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chepintsi Chepintsi21 34 18
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cherven Bryag Cherven Bryag29 47 26
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dolna Kremena Dolna Kremena18 29 16
North (N)
National Flag Of Elin Pelin Elin Pelin19 31 17
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Etropole Etropole12 19 10
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gorna Malina Gorna Malina16 26 14
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kremikovtsi Kremikovtsi17 28 15
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Lakatnik Lakatnik22 36 19
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Lokorsko Lokorsko19 31 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Lozen Lozen27 43 23
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lukovit Lukovit28 44 24
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mezdra Mezdra17 27 15
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Botevgrad


States and regions closest to Sofia (home state of Botevgrad), 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 Arachinovo Arachinovo101 163 88
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Berovo Berovo73 117 63
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bitola Bitola154 248 134
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Blagoevgrad Blagoevgrad48 78 42
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bogdanci Bogdanci110 177 96
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bosilovo Bosilovo92 148 80
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Češinovo-Obleševo Češinovo-Obleševo76 122 66
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chashka Chashka116 186 100
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chucher Sandevo Chucher Sandevo107 172 93
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Delchevo Delchevo57 93 50
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Botevgrad


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Botevgrad (You)Sofia20,909
PravetsSofia4,40010.1E
EtropoleSofia11,03118.6ESE
BuhovoSofia-Capital3,28324.2SW
Gorna MalinaSofia1,50126.1SSW
SeslavtsiSofia-Capital1,06626.4WSW
MezdraVratsa11,97527.1NNW
KremikovtsiSofia-Capital3,20827.6WSW
MirkovoSofia1,88227.9SE
YablanitsaLovech3,23728.5ENE
RomanVratsa3,57128.7NNE

🏆 Sofia City Rankings

How does Botevgrad rank within Sofia? 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 Botevgrad appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Samokov26,765
Botevgrad ⭐20,909
Ihtiman14,154
Kostinbrod12,175
Etropole11,031
Svoge8,964
Pirdop8,136
Slivnitsa7,545
Elin Pelin7,373
Zlatitsa5,786

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Koprivshtitsa139.17
Samokov128.98
Etropole119.14
Ihtiman90.89
Pirdop90.15
Anton76.10
Chavdar70.80
Zlatitsa67.54
Dolna Banya66.85
Mirkovo63.39

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Svoge408.76
Botevgrad ⭐392.29
Kostinbrod294.01
Elin Pelin253.37
Samokov207.51
Slivnitsa176.20
Ihtiman155.73
Dragoman110.61
Gorna Malina106.76
Pravets95.51
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sofia Airport
IATA: SOF
39 km (24 mi) from Botevgrad
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 Sofia Cities
Botevgrad ranks #2 of 21 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to Botevgrad? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Botevgrad Sits on the Map

Botevgrad sits inside Sofia, Bulgaria and ranks #2 of 21 cities in Sofia 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 Botevgrad 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 Botevgrad 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 Botevgrad and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Botevgrad against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Sofia city rankings

🌎 Beyond Botevgrad: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Botevgrad

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Botevgrad?

See the Cities Near To Botevgrad 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 Sofia by population and density.

How is the distance from Botevgrad to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Botevgrad ranks #2 of 21 cities in Sofia 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 Botevgrad?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Botevgrad is Sofia Airport (SOF), about 39 km (24 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.