Categories in Petrich
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Petrich
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 85 |
| Car repair | 63 |
| Freight/commercial transport | 58 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Accountants | 45 |
| Corporate management | 38 |
| Clothing stores | 36 |
| Wholesalers | 31 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 30 |
| Beauty salons | 27 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 25 |
| Gas station | 25 |
| Cafes | 24 |
Petrich Facts
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Population | 19,257 |
| Male Population | 9,485 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 9,772 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -32.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.8% |
| Median Age | 41.9 years (Male: 40.6, Female: 43.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,192 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 7188 |
| Neighborhoods | Tsentar, Tsar Samuil, Iztok, Grobishten, Permanik |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.40000, 23.21667 |
| Postal Codes | 2850, 2890 |
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Petrich Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,624 | 24,741 | 20,876 | 17,110 | 19,257 | 17,976 | 17,148 |
| Population Density | 5,264.2 / km² | 4,550.1 / km² | 3,839.3 / km² | 3,146.7 / km² | 3,541.5 / km² | 3,305.9 / km² | 3,153.7 / km² |
Petrich Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 7.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrich | -32.7% | -22.2% | -7.8% |
| Blagoevgrad Province | — | — | — |
| Bulgaria | — | — | — |
Petrich Median Age
Median Age: 41.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrich | 41.9 yrs | 43.3 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Blagoevgrad Province | 41.1 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Bulgaria | 42.6 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
Petrich Population Density
Population Density: 3,542 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrich | 19,257 | 5.4 km² | 3,542 / km² |
| Blagoevgrad Province | 314,715 | 6,406.2 km² | 49.1 / km² |
| Bulgaria | 7.1 million | 110,897.7 km² | 64 / km² |
Petrich Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Petrich
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Petrich
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Petrich Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $10,910 | $9,687 | $9,543 | $14,332 | $14,402 | $16,251 | $16,354 | $20,192 |
| Total GDP | $595M | $523.7M | $505.2M | $745.7M | $739.1M | $811.9M | $782.6M | $946.7M |
Petrich CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrich | 87,327 tn | 4.53 tn | 16,060.2 tons/km² |
| Blagoevgrad Province | 1,456,093 tn | 4.63 tn | 227.3 tons/km² |
| Bulgaria | 31,066,756 tn | 4.37 tn | 280.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 87,327 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,060.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.5) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/2/18 | 2:17 PM | 4.2 | 44.5 km | 13,050 m | 17km NW of Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/18 | 5:36 PM | 4.3 | 35.5 km | 11,190 m | 11km NNE of Drosaton, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/18 | 4:24 AM | 4.9 | 34.5 km | 11,840 m | 13km NNE of Drosaton, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/18 | 10:16 PM | 4 | 38 km | 10,000 m | 5km ENE of Drosaton, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/18 | 10:13 PM | 4.4 | 37.2 km | 10,000 m | 6km ENE of Drosaton, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/16 | 8:58 AM | 4.3 | 28.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/16 | 11:17 AM | 4.4 | 27 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Novo Selo, Macedonia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/09 | 7:37 PM | 4.8 | 43 km | 2,200 m | Macedonia | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/08 | 4:51 PM | 3.2 | 48.4 km | 10,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 7:17 PM | 3.5 | 53.5 km | 45,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
Petrich
Petrich (Bulgarian: Петрич) is a town in Blagoevgrad Province in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Belasica Mountains in the Strumeshnitsa Valley. As of 31 December 2013, the town has 31,140 inhabitants. is the seat of Petrich Munici..
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