Krumovgrad is a town in southern Bulgaria and the administrative center of Krumovgrad Municipality in Kardzhali Province. 
The town is known for its mixed local population, including a substantial Turkish community, which reflects the broader ethnic and cultural diversity of the region. Bulgarian, Turkish, and other Balkan influences can be seen in everyday life, local customs, and religious heritage.
History
Krumovgrad developed in an area long inhabited and crossed by different peoples because of its position between inland Bulgaria and the Aegean direction. Like many settlements in the Rhodopes, it was shaped by Ottoman rule, later changes in state borders, and the gradual growth of modern municipal administration after Bulgaria's liberation. The town's current role is tied to services for nearby villages and the surrounding rural district.
Economy and life
Economic activity in and around Krumovgrad is based mainly on agriculture, small trade, public services, and local industry. Tobacco cultivation has historically been important in the wider region, while sheep and cattle breeding, forestry, and transport also matter in rural livelihoods. Because of its borderland setting, the town has regional importance for connections between mountain communities and larger centers in southern Bulgaria.
- Location: Eastern Rhodope Mountains, near the Greek frontier
- Role: Municipal center and local service hub
- Population: Ethnically mixed, with a notable Turkish minority
- Character: Small town with a rural hinterland and cross-border context
Krumovgrad is representative of many small Bulgarian towns in the Rhodopes: geographically remote, culturally varied, and closely connected to the surrounding countryside. Its identity comes less from large-scale urban development than from its location, history, and local community traditions.