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Kardzhali, Bulgaria – Bulgaria Flag

Current Date And Time In Kardzhali, Bulgaria

Friday, 19 June 2026
00:45:50 EEST
Capital: Kardzhali
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 149,478
Area: 3,216.00 km²
State Code: KA

States Near To Kardzhali


Find states and regions closest to Kardzhali in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Bulgaria and Europe.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Bulgaria

📍 Kardzhali 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 Kardzhali from our regional database:

Capital CityKardzhali
Total Population149,478
Land Area3,216 km²
Population Density18.92 / km²
Center Latitude41.6338° N
Center Longitude25.3777° E
Average Elevation235 m (770 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Haskovo Haskovo23 mi37 km20 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Smolyan Smolyan35 mi57 km31 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of East North Macedonia and Thrace East North Macedonia and Thrace43 mi69 km37 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Plovdiv Plovdiv48 mi76 km41 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Stara Zagora Stara Zagora56 mi91 km49 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Edirne Edirne61 mi98 km53 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Pazardzhik Pazardzhik66 mi106 km57 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Yambol Yambol82 mi133 km72 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gabrovo Gabrovo86 mi138 km74 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Sliven Sliven87 mi140 km76 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Kardzhali


Explore countries nearest to Kardzhali by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kardzhali supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of North Macedonia North Macedonia207 mi333 km179 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Romania Romania223 mi359 km194 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo233 mi375 km202 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Serbia Serbia242 mi389 km210 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Albania Albania294 mi473 km255 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kardzhali. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Kardzhali (You)Bulgaria149,4783,21618.92
HaskovoBulgaria207,4395,54313.76
SmolyanBulgaria105,4213,19312.11
East North Macedonia and ThraceGreece590,00014,15841.68
PlovdivBulgaria668,3345,97349.16
Stara ZagoraBulgaria316,3565,15227.23
EdirneTurkey414,7146,14524.77
PazardzhikBulgaria226,2094,45924.49
YambolBulgaria118,8973,33614.01
GabrovoBulgaria95,9572,02321.98
SlivenBulgaria186,4953,54421.31

🏆 Bulgaria State Rankings

How does Kardzhali rank within Bulgaria? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Kardzhali appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Sofia-Capital1,328,120
Plovdiv668,334
Varna471,252
Burgas378,596
Stara Zagora316,356
Blagoevgrad288,161
Veliko Tarnovo235,708
Sofia229,041
Pazardzhik226,209
Pleven220,346

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Burgas7,748
Sofia7,059
Blagoevgrad6,449
Plovdiv5,973
Haskovo5,543
Stara Zagora5,152
Dobrich4,720
Veliko Tarnovo4,662
Pazardzhik4,459
Pleven4,337

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Sofia-Capital354.20
Varna49.41
Plovdiv49.16
Stara Zagora27.23
Pazardzhik24.49
Ruse24.33
Pleven23.75
Gabrovo21.98
Blagoevgrad21.55
Sliven21.31
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Kardzhali, Bulgaria

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Kardzhali is a state or region within Bulgaria in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kardzhali is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Kardzhali to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Kardzhali to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Bulgaria — see Bulgaria state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Kardzhali

This page also lists countries nearest to Kardzhali by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Bulgaria page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Kardzhali using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Kardzhali.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Kardzhali to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Bulgaria. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Kardzhali MapView the Kardzhali satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in KardzhaliExplore all cities and towns in Kardzhali for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Bulgaria Country DataGet complete Bulgaria data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Kardzhali

How is the distance from Kardzhali to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Kardzhali map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Kardzhali mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Kardzhali to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Kardzhali in Bulgaria?

See the States Near To Kardzhali table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Kardzhali below the states table, or compare all Bulgaria states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Bulgaria?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Bulgaria state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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