Sofia Province
Sofia Province is a province of Bulgaria. The province does not include Sofia in its territories, but Sofia remains its administrative center. The province borders on the provinces of Pernik, Kyustendil, Blagoevgrad, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, Lovech, Vratsa, Montana and "Sofia-Capital", to the northwest there is border with Serbia. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Sofia Province | 7,063.3 km² |
| Population | 245,341 |
| Male Population | 119,714 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 125,628 (51.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -20.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -12.9% |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Male Median Age | 40.9 years |
| Female Median Age | 45 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
Map of Sofia Province
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 308,828 | 313,296 | 281,797 | 245,341 |
| Population Density | 43.7 / km² | 44.4 / km² | 39.9 / km² | 34.7 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 12.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Province | -20.6% | -21.7% | -12.9% |
| Bulgaria | -18% | -18.9% | -10.6% |
Population By Age and Gender
Sofia Province Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5,770 | 5,448 | 11,218 |
| 5-9 | 5,370 | 4,926 | 10,297 |
| 10-14 | 5,436 | 5,205 | 10,641 |
| 15-19 | 6,198 | 5,918 | 12,117 |
| 20-24 | 8,206 | 7,426 | 15,633 |
| 25-29 | 8,505 | 7,856 | 16,362 |
| 30-34 | 9,328 | 8,574 | 17,903 |
| 35-39 | 9,447 | 8,954 | 18,401 |
| 40-44 | 8,975 | 8,475 | 17,450 |
| 45-49 | 8,462 | 8,054 | 16,516 |
| 50-54 | 8,474 | 8,493 | 16,968 |
| 55-59 | 8,243 | 8,821 | 17,065 |
| 60-64 | 8,407 | 9,821 | 18,229 |
| 65-69 | 6,044 | 7,552 | 13,596 |
| 70-74 | 4,937 | 6,904 | 11,842 |
| 75-79 | 4,076 | 6,333 | 10,409 |
| 80-84 | 2,528 | 4,250 | 6,779 |
| 85 Plus | 1,309 | 2,617 | 3,926 |
Population Density
Population Density: 34.7 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Province | 245,341 | 7,063.3 km² | 34.7 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 20,766 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 26,995 | 2.7% | 622 |
| 200 | 33,225 | 2.1% | 623 |
| 300 | 30,110 | -1% | -311 |
| 400 | 26,995 | -1.1% | -311 |
| 500 | 23,880 | -1.2% | -311 |
| 600 | 20,766 | -1.4% | -311 |
| 700 | 20,766 | 0% | 0 |
| 800 | 20,766 | 0% | 0 |
| 900 | 26,995 | 2.7% | 622 |
| 1000 | 33,225 | 2.1% | 623 |
| 1100 | 36,132 | 0.8% | 290 |
| 1200 | 38,623 | 0.7% | 249 |
| 1300 | 41,531 | 0.7% | 290 |
| 1400 | 22,842 | -5.8% | -1,868 |
| 1500 | 33,225 | 3.8% | 1,038 |
| 1600 | 51,913 | 4.6% | 1,868 |
| 1700 | 51,913 | 0% | 0 |
| 1800 | 79,942 | 4.4% | 2,802 |
| 1900 | 130,340 | 5% | 5,039 |
| 1910 | 151,629 | 16.3% | 21,289 |
| 1920 | 169,734 | 11.9% | 18,105 |
| 1930 | 203,672 | 20% | 33,938 |
| 1940 | 235,296 | 15.5% | 31,624 |
| 1950 | 259,705 | 10.4% | 24,409 |
| 1960 | 281,017 | 8.2% | 21,312 |
| 1970 | 302,534 | 7.7% | 21,517 |
| 1990 | 313,296 | 1.8% | 5,381 |
| 2000 | 281,797 | -10.1% | -31,499 |
| 2020 | 236,493 | -8.4% | -22,652 |
| 2030 | 223,434 | -5.5% | -13,059 |
| 2040 | 213,344 | -4.5% | -10,090 |
| 2050 | 205,104 | -3.9% | -8,240 |
| 2060 | 197,662 | -3.6% | -7,442 |
| 2070 | 189,080 | -4.3% | -8,582 |
| 2080 | 179,549 | -5% | -9,531 |
| 2090 | 169,935 | -5.4% | -9,614 |
| 2100 | 160,176 | -5.7% | -9,759 |
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Sofia Province
Cities in Sofia Province
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton, Bulgaria | 76.3 km² | 1,607 | 54.6 / mi² |
| Botevgrad | 517.6 km² | 31,515 | 157.7 / mi² |
| Bozhurishte | 143.3 km² | 7,670 | 138.7 / mi² |
| Chavdar | 70.5 km² | 1,170 | 43.0 / mi² |
| Dolna Banya | 69 km² | 4,857 | 182.2 / mi² |
| Dragoman | 322.6 km² | 5,129 | 41.2 / mi² |
| Etropole | 372.1 km² | 11,290 | 78.6 / mi² |
| Godech | 374.2 km² | 5,105 | 35.3 / mi² |
| Gorna Malina | 295.4 km² | 7,312 | 64.1 / mi² |
| Ihtiman, Bulgaria | 541.4 km² | 17,071 | 81.7 / mi² |
| Koprivshtitsa | 139.1 km² | 2,264 | 42.2 / mi² |
| Kostenets | 302 km² | 11,555 | 99.1 / mi² |
| Kostinbrod | 255.5 km² | 16,086 | 163.1 / mi² |
| Pirdop | 152.7 km² | 6,418 | 108.8 / mi² |
| Pravets | 317.1 km² | 7,650 | 62.5 / mi² |
| Samokov | 1,207.9 km² | 37,082 | 79.5 / mi² |
| Slivnitsa | 187.8 km² | 9,279 | 128.0 / mi² |
| Svoge | 870.1 km² | 21,484 | 64.0 / mi² |
| Yelin Pelin, Bulgaria | 433.1 km² | 30,000 | 179.4 / mi² |
| Zlatitsa | 162.8 km² | 6,868 | 109.3 / mi² |
| Мирково, България | 208.4 km² | 2,328 | 28.9 / mi² |
| Челопеч | 44.5 km² | 1,611 | 93.8 / 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 |
| Smolyan Province | 3,189.4 km² | 114,870 | 93.3 / 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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