Shumen, Shumen

Bulgaria

Regional capital43.2706° N, 26.9229° E

Located in Shumen, Bulgaria, Shumen is a regional capital. It is home to 72,342 people.

Population72,342

ProvinceShumen

Coordinates43.2706° N, 26.9229° E

CountryBulgaria

Rank in Bulgaria#10 of 7,240

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About Shumen

The location of Shumen corresponds to 43.27° N, 26.92° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is within the Shumen area of Bulgaria.

Among the 7,240 cities of Bulgaria, Shumen holds position #10 with a population of 72,342.

Cities in Shumen

Shumen is one of Bulgaria's administrative regions. Shumen is one of its main cities, along with Novi Pazar, Veliki Preslav, Smyadovo. Shumen has 72,342 inhabitants.

Novi Pazar13,276 Veliki Preslav9,425 Smyadovo4,231 Varbitsa3,803 Kaspichan3,635 Kaolinovo1,537 Venets1,450 Gara Hitrino1,302 Pliska1,263 Nikola-Kozlevo988

Universities in Shumen

Shumen is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Shumen University	1971	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shumen?

Shumen has a population of 72,342. It ranks #10 in Bulgaria by population.

What province or state is Shumen in?

Shumen is located in Shumen, Bulgaria.

Where is Shumen located?

Shumen is located at coordinates 43.27° N, 26.92° E in Shumen, Bulgaria.

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