Stara Zagora is a city located in Bulgaria and serves as the administrative capital of the Stara Zagora Province. It is situated within the Upper Thracian Plain, positioned in close proximity to the cities of Kazanlak, Plovdiv, and Sliven.
With a population of 121,582, Stara Zagora ranks as the fifth largest city in Bulgaria. The city serves as a primary regional hub for its surrounding province.