Smolyan Province
Oblast of Bulgaria
Smolyan Province is a province in Southern-central Bulgaria, located in the Rhodope Mountains, neighbouring Greece to the south. It is named after its administrative and industrial centre—the city of Smolyan. The province embraces a territory of 3,192. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Smolyan Province | 3,189.4 km² |
| Population | 114,870 |
| Male Population | 56,004 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 58,866 (51.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -34.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -19.3% |
| Median Age | 45.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 47.3 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
Map of Smolyan Province
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 175,730 | 166,028 | 142,374 | 114,870 |
| Population Density | 55.1 / km² | 52.1 / km² | 44.6 / km² | 36.0 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 19.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smolyan Province | -34.6% | -30.8% | -19.3% |
| Bulgaria | -18% | -18.9% | -10.6% |
Population By Age and Gender
Smolyan Province Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2,345 | 2,285 | 4,630 |
| 5-9 | 2,247 | 2,075 | 4,322 |
| 10-14 | 2,457 | 2,171 | 4,629 |
| 15-19 | 2,958 | 2,721 | 5,679 |
| 20-24 | 3,566 | 3,123 | 6,689 |
| 25-29 | 3,955 | 3,456 | 7,411 |
| 30-34 | 4,154 | 3,680 | 7,834 |
| 35-39 | 3,942 | 3,731 | 7,673 |
| 40-44 | 4,283 | 4,126 | 8,409 |
| 45-49 | 4,685 | 4,520 | 9,206 |
| 50-54 | 5,001 | 5,257 | 10,258 |
| 55-59 | 4,505 | 4,988 | 9,493 |
| 60-64 | 3,926 | 4,630 | 8,556 |
| 65-69 | 2,677 | 3,614 | 6,292 |
| 70-74 | 2,318 | 3,233 | 5,552 |
| 75-79 | 1,625 | 2,543 | 4,169 |
| 80-84 | 903 | 1,678 | 2,581 |
| 85 Plus | 457 | 1,039 | 1,496 |
Population Density
Population Density: 36.0 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smolyan Province | 114,870 | 3,189.4 km² | 36.0 / km² |
Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 166,028 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 142,374 | -14.2% | -23,654 |
| 2020 | 109,764 | -12.2% | -16,305 |
| 2030 | 102,035 | -7% | -7,729 |
| 2040 | 96,038 | -5.9% | -5,997 |
| 2050 | 91,148 | -5.1% | -4,890 |
| 2060 | 86,776 | -4.8% | -4,372 |
| 2070 | 82,121 | -5.4% | -4,655 |
| 2080 | 77,262 | -5.9% | -4,859 |
| 2090 | 72,549 | -6.1% | -4,713 |
| 2100 | 67,906 | -6.4% | -4,643 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Smolyan Province
Cities in Smolyan Province
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banite | 298.7 km² | 5,599 | 48.5 / mi² |
| Borino | 171.2 km² | 3,339 | 50.5 / mi² |
| Chepelare | 372.2 km² | 7,454 | 51.9 / mi² |
| Devin | 575.3 km² | 12,432 | 56.0 / mi² |
| Madan, Smolyan Province | 173.7 km² | 13,842 | 206.4 / mi² |
| Nedelino | 103.4 km² | 6,643 | 166.5 / mi² |
| Rudozem | 186.3 km² | 9,584 | 133.3 / mi² |
| Smolyan | 853.7 km² | 35,789 | 108.6 / mi² |
| Zlatograd | 174.3 km² | 11,571 | 171.9 / mi² |
| Доспат, България | 280.6 km² | 8,622 | 79.6 / mi² |
Other Oblasts in Bulgaria
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad Province | 6,449.9 km² | 315,139 | 126.5 / mi² |
| Burgas Province | 7,927.8 km² | 409,097 | 133.6 / mi² |
| Dobrich Province | 4,713.4 km² | 178,761 | 98.2 / mi² |
| Gabrovo Province | 2,026.4 km² | 112,204 | 143.4 / mi² |
| Haskovo Province | 5,497.8 km² | 235,394 | 110.9 / mi² |
| Kardzhali Province | 3,211.2 km² | 149,892 | 120.9 / mi² |
| Kyustendil Province | 3,051.4 km² | 126,825 | 107.6 / mi² |
| Lovech Province | 4,125.4 km² | 129,623 | 81.4 / mi² |
| Montana Province | 3,622.3 km² | 134,566 | 96.2 / mi² |
| Orders, decorations, and medals of Bulgaria | 1,339.4 km² | 1.3 million | 2,567 / mi² |
| Pazardzhik Province | 4,453.1 km² | 263,523 | 153.3 / mi² |
| Pernik Province | 2,394.3 km² | 130,341 | 141.0 / mi² |
| Pleven Province | 4,643.6 km² | 246,723 | 137.6 / mi² |
| Plovdiv region | 6,002.7 km² | 662,287 | 285.8 / mi² |
| Razgrad Province | 2,435.4 km² | 111,159 | 118.2 / mi² |
| Ruse, Bulgaria | 2,856.2 km² | 215,905 | 195.8 / mi² |
| Shumen Province | 3,388.2 km² | 165,255 | 126.3 / mi² |
| Silistra Province | 2,847.5 km² | 114,706 | 104.3 / mi² |
| Sliven Province | 3,525 km² | 188,020 | 138.1 / mi² |
| Sofia Province | 7,063.3 km² | 245,341 | 90.0 / mi² |
| Stara Zagora Province | 5,156.8 km² | 320,120 | 160.8 / mi² |
| Targovishte Province | 2,716.9 km² | 116,931 | 111.5 / mi² |
| Varna Province | 3,819.2 km² | 478,375 | 324.4 / mi² |
| Veliko Tarnovo Province | 4,635.6 km² | 243,629 | 136.1 / mi² |
| Vidin Province | 3,043.4 km² | 90,986 | 77.4 / mi² |
| Vratsa Province | 3,619.2 km² | 166,976 | 119.5 / mi² |
| Yambol Province | 3,392.5 km² | 122,186 | 93.3 / mi² |
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