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Elena
City in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Overview
Elena is a charming small town set amid the green hills of the Balkan Mountains in northern Bulgaria. Known for its well-preserved Revival-era architecture and delicious local cuisine, Elena is a tranquil base for nature lovers and those seeking authentic Bulgarian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bulgaria
District
Veliko Tarnovo
Population
4,237
Time Zone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
42.93°, 25.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$807
Local Cost
$472
Local Income
$600
Cashless
50
English
40
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-23.6°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
655 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
79 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
GOZ
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 4 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 80/100.
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