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Bulgaria

Sofia

Location: Sofiya · Sofia City

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Official name
София
Settlement type
City
Municipality
Stolichna
EKATTE code
68134
Elevation range
500–699 m
Administrative centre
Municipal centre · Provincial centre
Data: National Statistical Institute, EKATTEMore about the settlement on Wikipedia

Administrative data as of 15 May 2026. Coordinates: NSI layer 2025.1, reference date 31 December 2025.

Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, lies beside Vitosha Mountain. In its centre, remains of ancient Serdica stand alongside churches and buildings from different eras. The St George Rotunda, St Sophia Basilica and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral form part of a historical walk. The city provides a starting point for exploring the country’s cultural heritage.

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Hot mineral springs shaped ancient Serdica and the later capital. Roman baths and the municipal bathhouse represent different stages of this history, while the water symbol also appears in the city's coat of arms.

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Population and area

Population
1,213,134 people
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Area reported by the source
492.029 km²
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Location and surroundings

Municipal centre
Sofia (Stolichna Municipality) · here
Provincial centre
Sofia (Stolichna Municipality) · here

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Administrative centres and coordinates: NSI, EKATTE
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