Velingrad (Bulgarian: Велинград) is a town in Pazardzhik Province, Southern Bulgaria, located at the western end of Chepino Valley, part of the Rhodope Mountains
Velingrad's population is 23,686.
Kiril Ilinchev was born on August 12, 1921, in Velingrad, Bulgaria.
Yako Molhov was born on December 29, 1915, in Velingrad, Bulgaria.
Vela Peeva- an activist of RMS, killed in fight with pro fascist regime during WW2. Velinngrad is named after her and there is big statue and a memorial complex in Velingrad of her. Yet there is school in Liulin, Sofia named after her too