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Belene
City in Pleven, Bulgaria
Overview
Belene is a small riverside town in northern Bulgaria, known for its serene atmosphere, proximity to the Danube, and rich natural surroundings. Overlooked by most tourists, it offers a slower pace and local charm, with access to birdwatching and nearby nature reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bulgaria
District
Pleven
Population
6,011
Time Zone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
43.65°, 25.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$840
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$450
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
12.9°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-21.6°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
636 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
80 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 58/100.
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