Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Simitli
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 6 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Freight/commercial transport | 6 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Cafes | 5 |
| Shopping | 5 |
| Gas station | 5 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
| Churches | 5 |
Simitli Facts
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 3,355 |
| Male Population | 1,676 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,679 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -51.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -37.7% |
| Median Age | 42.4 years (Male: 40.9, Female: 44.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,536 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 748 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.88333, 23.11667 |
| Postal Codes | 2730 |
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Simitli Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,974 | 6,218 | 5,389 | 4,567 | 3,355 | 3,137 | 2,984 |
| Population Density | 2,789.6 / km² | 2,487.2 / km² | 2,155.6 / km² | 1,826.8 / km² | 1,342 / km² | 1,254.8 / km² | 1,193.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSimitli Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 37.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simitli | -51.9% | -46% | -37.7% |
| Blagoevgrad Province | — | — | — |
| Bulgaria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Simitli Median Age
Median Age: 42.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simitli | 42.4 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| Blagoevgrad Province | 41.1 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Bulgaria | 42.6 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Simitli Population Density
Population Density: 1,342 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simitli | 3,355 | 2.5 km² | 1,342 / km² |
| Blagoevgrad Province | 314,715 | 6,406.2 km² | 49.1 / km² |
| Bulgaria | 7.1 million | 110,897.7 km² | 64 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Simitli Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Simitli
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Simitli
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Simitli Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,846 | $8,492 | $7,379 | $10,725 | $11,125 | $11,918 | $12,454 | $15,536 |
| Total GDP | $115.4M | $109.7M | $93.3M | $133.1M | $136M | $141.3M | $140.6M | $171.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Simitli CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simitli | 15,278 tn | 4.55 tn | 6,111.4 tons/km² |
| Blagoevgrad Province | 1,456,093 tn | 4.63 tn | 227.3 tons/km² |
| Bulgaria | 31,066,756 tn | 4.37 tn | 280.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Simitli CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,278 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,111.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/16 | 8:58 AM | 4.3 | 27.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/13 | 3:21 AM | 4.1 | 7.5 km | 2,000 m | 7km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/13 | 1:24 AM | 4 | 9.3 km | 2,000 m | 9km NE of Simitli, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/08 | 4:51 PM | 3.2 | 7.1 km | 10,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 7:17 PM | 3.5 | 12.7 km | 45,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 7:01 PM | 3.7 | 11.3 km | 28,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/08 | 6:43 PM | 4 | 16.8 km | 6,900 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/08 | 2:29 PM | 3.3 | 27.5 km | 23,000 m | Macedonia | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/08 | 12:46 PM | 4.1 | 9.9 km | 1,800 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/07 | 2:40 PM | 3.7 | 13.3 km | 2,800 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Simitli
Simitli (Bulgarian: Симитли) also known as Simitliya (Bulgarian: Симитлия), is a small city in Blagoevgrad Province in southwestern Bulgaria. It has a population of 7,454 and is located 17 km south of Blagoevgrad. It is the seat of Simitli Municipali..
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