Categories in Balchik
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Balchik
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 178 |
| Hotels and motels | 96 |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Shopping | 41 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 34 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 33 |
| Real estate | 28 |
| Wholesalers | 23 |
| All food and beverage | 21 |
| Atm's | 19 |
| Taxis | 18 |
| Hardware store | 18 |
Balchik Facts
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population | 6,231 |
| Male Population | 3,118 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,113 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -48.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -34.9% |
| Median Age | 42.5 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 44) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,849 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 579 |
| Neighborhoods | Tsentar, ж.к. Балик, квартал Васил Левски, в.з. Овчаровски плаж, в.з. Белите скали |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.41667, 28.16667 |
| Postal Codes | 9600, 9601, 9620 |
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Balchik Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,078 | 11,448 | 9,576 | 7,331 | 6,231 | 5,550 | 5,112 |
| Population Density | 1,061.8 / km² | 1,006.4 / km² | 841.8 / km² | 644.5 / km² | 547.8 / km² | 487.9 / km² | 449.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBalchik Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 34.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balchik | -48.4% | -45.6% | -34.9% |
| Dobrich Province | — | — | — |
| Bulgaria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Balchik Median Age
Median Age: 42.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balchik | 42.5 yrs | 44 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Dobrich Province | 43.3 yrs | 45.2 yrs | 41.6 yrs |
| Bulgaria | 42.6 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Balchik Population Density
Population Density: 548 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balchik | 6,231 | 11.4 km² | 548 / km² |
| Dobrich Province | 179,084 | 4,718.2 km² | 38 / 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
Balchik 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.
Neighborhoods in Balchik
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Balchik
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Balchik
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Balchik
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Balchik
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
Balchik Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,832 | $11,464 | $8,621 | $10,183 | $15,930 | $16,255 | $10,016 | $12,849 |
| Total GDP | $11.9M | $13.2M | $9.4M | $10.8M | $16.3M | $15.7M | $8.9M | $11.8M |
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
Balchik CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balchik | 18,813 tn | 3.02 tn | 1,653.9 tons/km² |
| Dobrich Province | 714,467 tn | 3.99 tn | 151.4 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
Balchik CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,813 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,653.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15/15 | 8:30 AM | 3.8 | 32.8 km | 20,400 m | 18km S of Shabla, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/13 | 6:14 AM | 3.9 | 63.9 km | 2,000 m | 8km SE of Provadiya, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/12 | 6:58 PM | 4.5 | 39.5 km | 10,000 m | Black Sea | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/10 | 7:51 PM | 4.4 | 62 km | 10,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/09 | 7:49 AM | 5 | 42.7 km | 10,000 m | Black Sea | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/08 | 7:36 AM | 4.1 | 68.1 km | 10,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/06 | 9:00 PM | 3.8 | 48.9 km | 32,700 m | Black Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/06 | 10:50 PM | 3 | 32.6 km | 12,300 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/03 | 11:15 PM | 4.4 | 66.6 km | 33,900 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/97 | 9:00 PM | 3.6 | 86.9 km | 10,000 m | Black Sea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Balchik
Balchik (Bulgarian: Балчик, Romanian: Balcic, Turkish: Balçık) is a Black Sea coastal town and seaside resort in the Southern Dobruja area of northeastern Bulgaria. It is located in Dobrich Province and is 42 km northeast of Varna. The town sprawls s..
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