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Obshtina Samokov
City in Sofia, Bulgaria
Overview
Obshtina Samokov, set at the foot of the Rila Mountains in western Bulgaria, is a gateway to the renowned Borovets ski resort and offers a unique blend of mountain adventure and traditional Bulgarian culture. The town is rich in history, with charming architecture and access to stunning natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bulgaria
District
Sofia
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
42.33°, 23.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,038
Local Cost
$610
Local Income
$650
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
721 mm
Internet Speed
43 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
66
Walk Score
66
Footways
131.0
Airport
SOF
Distance
42 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.
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