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Sliven, Bulgaria – Bulgaria Flag

Current Date And Time In Sliven, Bulgaria

Sunday, 28 June 2026
05:39:03 EEST
Capital: Sliven
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 186,495
Area: 3,544.07 km²
State Code: SL

States Near To Sliven


Find states and regions closest to Sliven 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

📍 Sliven 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 Sliven from our regional database:

Capital CitySliven
Total Population186,495
Land Area3,544 km²
Population Density21.31 / km²
Center Latitude42.6817° N
Center Longitude26.3229° E
Average Elevation263 m (864 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Yambol Yambol16 mi26 km14 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Stara Zagora Stara Zagora39 mi63 km34 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Targovishte Targovishte41 mi66 km36 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Veliko Tarnovo Veliko Tarnovo45 mi72 km39 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Shumen Shumen51 mi82 km44 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gabrovo Gabrovo53 mi85 km46 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Burgas Burgas59 mi95 km51 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Razgrad Razgrad60 mi96 km52 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Haskovo Haskovo65 mi104 km56 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Edirne Edirne70 mi113 km61 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To Sliven


Explore countries nearest to Sliven by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sliven 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 Sliven. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Sliven (You)Bulgaria186,4953,54421.31
YambolBulgaria118,8973,33614.01
Stara ZagoraBulgaria316,3565,15227.23
TargovishteBulgaria111,5972,55917.49
Veliko TarnovoBulgaria235,7084,66219.74
ShumenBulgaria172,3553,39019.39
GabrovoBulgaria95,9572,02321.98
BurgasBulgaria378,5967,74819.45
RazgradBulgaria112,2292,63716.52
HaskovoBulgaria207,4395,54313.76
EdirneTurkey414,7146,14524.77

🏆 Bulgaria State Rankings

How does Sliven 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 Sliven 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
Sliven ⭐21.31
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 – Sliven, Bulgaria

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Sliven is a state or region within Bulgaria in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sliven 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 Sliven to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Sliven 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 Sliven

This page also lists countries nearest to Sliven 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 Sliven 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 Sliven.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Sliven 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Sliven

How is the distance from Sliven 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 Sliven map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Sliven mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Sliven 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 Sliven in Bulgaria?

See the States Near To Sliven 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 Sliven 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.