People from Sopot, Plovdiv Province

Ivan Minchov Vazov (Bulgarian: Иван Минчов Вазов) (July 9 [O.S. June 27] , 1850 – September 22, 1921) was a Bulgarian poet, novelist and playwright, often referred to as "the Patriarch of Bulgarian literature". He was born in Sopot, a town in the Rose Valley of Bulgaria (then part of the Ottoman Empire). The works of Ivan Vazov reveal two historical epochs - the Bulgarian Renaissance and the Post-Liberation (from Ottoman Empire rule) epoch. Ivan Vazov holds the highest honorary title of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Academician. He acted as Education and People Enlightenment Minister from September 7, 1897 until January 30, 1899, representing the People's Party.

Ivan Mandov (Bulgarian: Иван Мандов, born 18 February 1951) is a Bulgarian former sports shooter. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Nedelya Petkova (Bulgarian: Неделя Петкова) (1826 - 1894) was a Bulgarian education pioneer. In 1859 she began teaching girls and developed this into a school system for girls across the Bulgarian part of the Ottoman Empire, with hundreds of girls attending classes.

Vladimir Minchev Vazov (Bulgarian: Владимир Минчев Вазов) (14 May 1868 – 20 May 1945) was a Bulgarian officer. He led the Bulgarian forces during the successful defensive operation at Dojran during the First World War.

Miroslav Manolov (Bulgarian: Мирослав Манолов; born 20 May 1985 in Sopot) is a former Bulgarian footballer who played as a forward. He retired in early 2016 at age of 30.

Ghana Naydenova (Bulgarian: Гана Найденова, 1851–1916), was a Bulgarian teacher, known for her participation in the national liberation movement.