Categories in Sofia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sofia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 5,554 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 5,052 | 21 years |
| Restaurants | 3,498 | 14 years |
| Beauty salons | 2,383 | 17 years |
| Electronics stores | 2,274 | 21 years |
| Car repair | 2,255 | 21 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1,857 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 1,819 | 21 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,782 | 23 years |
| Accountants | 1,602 | 18 years |
Sofia Facts
| Area | 212.9 km² |
| Population | 934,821 |
| Male Population | 445,479 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 489,342 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +64.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.4% |
| Median Age | 38.9 years (Male: 37.1, Female: 40.8) |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Neighborhoods | Sofia Center, Oborishte, Poduyane, Krasno Selo, Mladost |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.69751, 23.32415 |
| Postal Codes | 1000, 1110, 1111, 1113, 1124, More |
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Sofia Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 566,759 | 756,739 | 824,302 | 938,900 | 934,821 |
| Population Density | 2,661.6 / km² | 3,553.8 / km² | 3,871.1 / km² | 4,409.3 / km² | 4,390.1 / km² |
Sofia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | +65.7% | +24.1% | +13.9% |
| Sofia City Province | +69% | +25.3% | +15.2% |
| Bulgaria | -18% | -19% | -10.6% |
Sofia Median Age
Median Age: 38.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | 38.9 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 37.1 yrs |
| Sofia City Province | 38.9 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 37.1 yrs |
| Bulgaria | 42.6 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
Sofia Population Density
Population Density: 4,390 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | 934,821 | 212.9 km² | 4,390 / km² |
| Sofia City Province | 1.3 million | 1,341.8 km² | 990 / km² |
| Bulgaria | 7.1 million | 110,897.7 km² | 64 / km² |
Sofia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Sofia
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sofia
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sofia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sofia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sofia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | 5,134,698 tn | 5.49 tn | 24,113.6 tons/km² |
| Sofia City Province | 7,514,386 tn | 5.66 tn | 5,600.3 tons/km² |
| Bulgaria | 31,066,756 tn | 4.37 tn | 280.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,134,698 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.49 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24,113.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.3) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/17 | 4:54 AM | 4.1 | 25.2 km | 11,410 m | 4km S of Svoge, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/17 | 1:53 AM | 3.1 | 32.6 km | 10,000 m | 6km NNW of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/13 | 3:21 AM | 4.1 | 88.1 km | 2,000 m | 7km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/13 | 1:24 AM | 4 | 84.8 km | 2,000 m | 9km NE of Simitli, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/12 | 12:52 PM | 4.6 | 21.3 km | 10,200 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/12 | 7:23 AM | 4.5 | 29.9 km | 14,700 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/12 | 9:59 PM | 4 | 20.6 km | 15,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/12 | 2:13 AM | 4.5 | 21.3 km | 14,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/12 | 1:30 AM | 4.6 | 29.4 km | 6,600 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/12 | 12:04 AM | 4.2 | 30.9 km | 10,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
Sofia
Sofia (/ˈsoʊfiə/) (Bulgarian: София, Sofiya,pronounced [ˈsɔfijɐ]) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. Sofia is the 15th largest city in the European Union with population of more than 1.2 million people. The city is located at the foot of Vi..
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