Categories in Samokov
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Samokov
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Shopping | 68 |
| Real estate | 63 |
| Other accommodation | 51 |
| Construction of buildings | 36 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 35 |
| Department stores | 33 |
| Hotels and motels | 31 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 29 |
| Clothing stores | 29 |
| Beauty salons | 27 |
| Car repair | 26 |
| Wholesale store | 26 |
| Health and medical | 24 |
| Roofing contractor | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
Samokov Facts
| Area | 7.9 km² |
| Population | 17,502 |
| Male Population | 8,525 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 8,977 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -33.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.2% |
| Median Age | 43.9 years (Male: 41.6, Female: 46.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $23,277 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 722 |
| Neighborhoods | Tsentar, кв.Самоково, Oborishte, Pancharevo, Slatina |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.33700, 23.55280 |
| Postal Codes | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Map of Samokov
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Samokov Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,250 | 19,741 | 16,632 | 13,200 | 17,502 | 16,042 | 14,956 |
| Population Density | 3,333.3 / km² | 2,506.8 / km² | 2,112 / km² | 1,676.2 / km² | 2,222.5 / km² | 2,037.1 / km² | 1,899.2 / km² |
Samokov Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samokov | -33.3% | -11.3% | +5.2% |
| Sofia Province | — | — | — |
| Bulgaria | — | — | — |
Samokov Median Age
Median Age: 43.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samokov | 43.9 yrs | 46.3 yrs | 41.6 yrs |
| Sofia Province | 42.9 yrs | 45 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| Bulgaria | 42.6 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
Samokov Population Density
Population Density: 2,223 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samokov | 17,502 | 7.9 km² | 2,223 / km² |
| Sofia Province | 245,005 | 7,063.8 km² | 34.7 / km² |
| Bulgaria | 7.1 million | 110,897.7 km² | 64 / km² |
Samokov 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.
Neighborhoods in Samokov
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Samokov
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Samokov
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Samokov
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Samokov
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Samokov Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,711 | $10,802 | $10,409 | $11,798 | $11,812 | $15,706 | $19,149 | $23,277 |
| Total GDP | $401.6M | $481.4M | $442.9M | $481.3M | $463.7M | $585.6M | $668M | $789.5M |
Samokov CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samokov | 82,057 tn | 4.69 tn | 10,419.9 tons/km² |
| Sofia Province | 1,166,209 tn | 4.76 tn | 165.1 tons/km² |
| Bulgaria | 31,066,756 tn | 4.37 tn | 280.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 82,057 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,419.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/13 | 3:21 AM | 4.1 | 55.7 km | 2,000 m | 7km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/13 | 1:24 AM | 4 | 52.9 km | 2,000 m | 9km NE of Simitli, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/12 | 12:52 PM | 4.6 | 54.4 km | 10,200 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/12 | 9:59 PM | 4 | 44 km | 15,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/12 | 2:13 AM | 4.5 | 47.3 km | 14,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/12 | 1:30 AM | 4.6 | 51.6 km | 6,600 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/08 | 8:08 PM | 3.9 | 47.2 km | 8,200 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 7:17 PM | 3.5 | 55.9 km | 45,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/08 | 12:46 PM | 4.1 | 52.1 km | 1,800 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/07 | 11:24 PM | 3.4 | 59.8 km | 29,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
Samokov
Samokov (Bulgarian: Самоков) is a town in Sofia Province in the southwest of Bulgaria. It is situated in a basin between the mountains Rila and Vitosha, 55 kilometres from the capital Sofia. Due to the suitable winter sports conditions, Samokov, toge..
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