| Area of Petrich | 648.7 km² |
| Population | 51,769 |
| Male Population | 25,496 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 26,273 (50.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -8.8% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -8.2% |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Male Median Age | 40.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 43.3 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
Map of Petrich
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,737 | 60,624 | 56,380 | 51,769 |
| Population Density | 87.5 / km² | 93.4 / km² | 86.9 / km² | 79.8 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrich | -8.8% | -14.6% | -8.2% |
| Blagoevgrad Province | -7.6% | -14% | -8% |
| Bulgaria | -18% | -18.9% | -10.6% |
Median Age
Median Age: 42 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrich | 42 years | 40.6 years | 43.3 years |
| Blagoevgrad Province | 41.1 years | 39.6 years | 42.5 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Petrich Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,210 | 1,180 | 2,390 |
| 5-9 | 1,272 | 1,180 | 2,452 |
| 10-14 | 1,258 | 1,162 | 2,420 |
| 15-19 | 1,452 | 1,529 | 2,981 |
| 20-24 | 1,693 | 1,543 | 3,236 |
| 25-29 | 1,703 | 1,564 | 3,268 |
| 30-34 | 1,865 | 1,758 | 3,623 |
| 35-39 | 2,043 | 1,881 | 3,925 |
| 40-44 | 2,081 | 2,021 | 4,103 |
| 45-49 | 1,928 | 1,854 | 3,782 |
| 50-54 | 1,794 | 1,809 | 3,603 |
| 55-59 | 1,828 | 1,715 | 3,544 |
| 60-64 | 1,612 | 1,721 | 3,333 |
| 65-69 | 1,303 | 1,688 | 2,992 |
| 70-74 | 1,087 | 1,461 | 2,549 |
| 75-79 | 788 | 1,217 | 2,006 |
| 80-84 | 378 | 616 | 995 |
| 85 Plus | 202 | 374 | 577 |
Population Density
Population Density: 79.8 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrich | 51,769 | 648.7 km² | 79.8 / km² |
| Blagoevgrad Province | 315,139 | 6,449.9 km² | 48.9 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2,099 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 2,729 | 2.7% | 63 |
| 200 | 3,359 | 2.1% | 63 |
| 300 | 3,044 | -1% | -31 |
| 400 | 2,729 | -1.1% | -31 |
| 500 | 2,414 | -1.2% | -31 |
| 600 | 2,099 | -1.4% | -31 |
| 700 | 2,099 | 0% | 0 |
| 800 | 2,099 | 0% | 0 |
| 900 | 2,729 | 2.7% | 63 |
| 1000 | 3,359 | 2.1% | 63 |
| 1100 | 3,653 | 0.8% | 29 |
| 1200 | 3,904 | 0.7% | 25 |
| 1300 | 4,198 | 0.7% | 29 |
| 1400 | 2,309 | -5.8% | -188 |
| 1500 | 3,359 | 3.8% | 105 |
| 1600 | 5,248 | 4.6% | 188 |
| 1700 | 5,248 | 0% | 0 |
| 1800 | 11,287 | 8% | 603 |
| 1900 | 22,374 | 7.1% | 1,108 |
| 1910 | 26,370 | 17.9% | 3,996 |
| 1920 | 29,867 | 13.3% | 3,497 |
| 1930 | 36,212 | 21.2% | 6,345 |
| 1940 | 41,358 | 14.2% | 5,146 |
| 1950 | 46,291 | 11.9% | 4,933 |
| 1960 | 50,739 | 9.6% | 4,448 |
| 1970 | 55,274 | 8.9% | 4,535 |
| 1990 | 60,624 | 4.7% | 2,675 |
| 2000 | 56,380 | -7% | -4,244 |
| 2020 | 49,653 | -6.2% | -3,363 |
| 2030 | 46,403 | -6.5% | -3,250 |
| 2040 | 43,876 | -5.4% | -2,527 |
| 2050 | 41,775 | -4.8% | -2,101 |
| 2060 | 39,857 | -4.6% | -1,918 |
| 2070 | 37,747 | -5.3% | -2,110 |
| 2080 | 35,524 | -5.9% | -2,223 |
| 2090 | 33,344 | -6.1% | -2,180 |
| 2100 | 31,183 | -6.5% | -2,161 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Neighborhoods in Petrich
Neighborhoods and Areas of Petrich
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskaltsi | 86,020 m² | ||
| Bogoroditsa, Petrich, Bulgaria | 62,092 m² | ||
| Borovichene | 0.118 km² | ||
| Chuchuligovo | 0.393 km² | 430 | 2,836 / mi² |
| Churicheni | 0.256 km² | ||
| Churilovo | 0.215 km² | ||
| Dolene | 0.105 km² | ||
| Dolna Krushitsa | 0.204 km² | ||
| Dolna Ribnitsa | 0.238 km² | ||
| Dolno Spanchevo | 0.259 km² | 101 | 1,010 / mi² |
| Dragush | 53,567 m² | ||
| Drangovo, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.35 km² | 719 | 5,321 / mi² |
| Drenovitsa | 0.124 km² | ||
| Drenovo, Sandanski Municipality, Bulgaria | 0.137 km² | ||
| Gabrene | 0.769 km² | 496 | 1,670 / mi² |
| Gega | 0.449 km² | ||
| Giurgiu, Petrich, Bulgaria | 53,355 m² | ||
| Gorchevo | 29,522 m² | ||
| Ivanovo, Petrich, Bulgaria | 35,970 m² | ||
| Kamena, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.403 km² | 199 | 1,278 / mi² |
| Kapatovo | 0.536 km² | 343 | 1,656 / mi² |
| Karnalovo | 1.141 km² | 2,044 | 4,638 / mi² |
| Kavrakirovo | 0.775 km² | 637 | 2,129 / mi² |
| Kladentsi, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.124 km² | ||
| Klyuch | 0.645 km² | 544 | 2,183 / mi² |
| Kolarovo, Blagoevgrad Province | 0.957 km² | 1,522 | 4,120 / mi² |
| Krandzhilitsa | 74,650 m² | ||
| Kromidovo | 0.382 km² | 245 | 1,659 / mi² |
| Kukurakhcevo, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.242 km² | ||
| Kulata, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.856 km² | 1,346 | 4,070 / mi² |
| Magyarhertelend, Baranya, Hungary | 0.656 km² | 778 | 3,069 / mi² |
| Marikostinovo | 0.897 km² | 1,557 | 4,495 / mi² |
| Marino Polje, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.4 km² | 335 | 2,171 / mi² |
| Mendovo | 0.162 km² | ||
| Mihnevo | 0.713 km² | 1,060 | 3,852 / mi² |
| Mitino, Blagoevgrad Province | 0.444 km² | 304 | 1,772 / mi² |
| Novo Konomladi | 0.279 km² | 400 | 3,708 / mi² |
| PFC Belasitsa Petrich | 0.735 km² | 716 | 2,522 / mi² |
| Parvomay, Blagoevgrad Province | 1.292 km² | 2,303 | 4,617 / mi² |
| Petrich, Bulgaria | 5.9 km² | 17,623 | 7,685 / mi² |
| Pravo Burdo, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.106 km² | ||
| Razhdak, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.441 km² | 410 | 2,409 / mi² |
| Ribnik | 0.257 km² | 196 | 1,971 / mi² |
| Rupite | 0.686 km² | 898 | 3,391 / mi² |
| Samuil's Fortress, Petrich, Bulgaria | 7,744 m² | ||
| Samuilovo, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.531 km² | 568 | 2,768 / mi² |
| Skrt, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.792 km² | 549 | 1,794 / mi² |
| Starchevo, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.606 km² | 573 | 2,450 / mi² |
| Strumeshnitsa, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.266 km² | 111 | 1,080 / mi² |
| Tonsko Dabe | 24,752 m² | ||
| Topolnitsa, Petrich, Bulgaria | 0.561 km² | 751 | 3,465 / mi² |
| Vishlene | 0.188 km² | ||
| Volno, Petrich, Bulgaria | 58,789 m² | ||
| Yakovo | 0.145 km² | ||
| Yavornitsa | 0.539 km² | 691 | 3,318 / mi² |
| Zanoga, Petrich, Bulgaria | 14,480 m² | ||
| Zoychene | 79,276 m² |
Other Cities in Blagoevgrad Province
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bansko | 475.9 km² | 14,128 | 76.9 / mi² |
| Belitsa | 293 km² | 7,329 | 64.8 / mi² |
| Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria | 621.1 km² | 75,087 | 313.1 / mi² |
| Garmen | 388.9 km² | 15,075 | 100.4 / mi² |
| Gotse Delchev | 331.7 km² | 29,985 | 234.1 / mi² |
| Hadzhidimovo | 327.8 km² | 9,716 | 76.8 / mi² |
| Kresna | 344.4 km² | 5,494 | 41.3 / mi² |
| Petrich | 648.7 km² | 51,769 | 206.7 / mi² |
| Razlog | 440.6 km² | 21,795 | 128.1 / mi² |
| Sandanski | 995.8 km² | 38,530 | 100.2 / mi² |
| Satovcha, Bulgaria | 332.1 km² | 15,166 | 118.3 / mi² |
| Simitli | 553 km² | 14,169 | 66.4 / mi² |
| Strumyani | 357.1 km² | 5,981 | 43.4 / mi² |
| Yakoruda | 340 km² | 10,921 | 83.2 / mi² |
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