Gevgelija Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Municipality of Gevgelija
Општина Гевгелија
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Urban municipality
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| Country |  Macedonia |
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| Region |  Southeastern |
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| Municipal seat | Gevgelija | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 317 km2 (122 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 21,582 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
Gevgelija (in Macedonian: Општина Гевгелија, Opština Gevgelija) is a municipality, which is like a local government area, in the southern part of North Macedonia. The main town in this area is also called Gevgelija. It is part of the Southeastern Statistical Region, which is a way North Macedonia groups its areas. The mayor of Gevgelija is Andon Saramandov.
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Geography of Gevgelija
Gevgelija Municipality shares its borders with several other areas. To the west, it borders Kavadarci Municipality. To the northwest, it's Demir Kapija Municipality. Valandovo Municipality is to the northeast, and Bogdanci Municipality is to the east. To the south, it borders the country of Greece.
There is a special spring called Smrdliva Voda, about 24 kilometers from Gevgelija. This spring is well-known for its mineral water. People believe its water has healing powers for stomach and kidney problems. Mount Kozuf is a large mountain that rises over the municipality. It is now home to a popular ski resort.
Industry and Economy
The Allchar deposit is a place where valuable minerals are found. It is located on the slopes of Mount Kozuf. In 2017, the people of Gevgelija Municipality made an important decision. Out of 13,300 people who could vote, 13,100 voted in a special election called a referendum. They voted against allowing a company to open a gold mine. This mine would have been located northwest of Gevgelija town, near the Konjska river.
People of Gevgelija
The people living in a place are called its demographics. According to the 2021 North Macedonia census, Gevgelija Municipality has 21,582 people. The different groups of people living here include:
| 2002 | 2021 | |||
| Number | % | Number | % | |
| TOTAL | 22,988 | 100 | 21,582 | 100 |
| Macedonians | 22,258 | 96.82 | 19,778 | 91.64 |
| Vlachs | 214 | 0.93 | 266 | 1.23 |
| Serbs | 367 | 1.6 | 217 | 1.01 |
| Turks | 31 | 0.13 | 59 | 0.27 |
| Roma | 13 | 0.06 | 21 | 0.1 |
| Albanians | 8 | 0.03 | 20 | 0.09 |
| Bosniaks | 5 | 0.02 | 8 | 0.04 |
| Other / Undeclared / Unknown | 92 | 0.41 | 166 | 0.77 |
| Persons for whom data are taken from administrative sources | 1,047 | 4.85 | ||
Places in Gevgelija Municipality
There are 17 places where people live in Gevgelija Municipality. This includes one main town and 16 villages.
| Inhabited places in Gevgelija Municipality | ||
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| Village(s): Bogorodica | Davidovo | Gabrovo | Huma | Konsko | Kovanci | Miletkovo | Miravci | Moin | Mrzenci | Negorci | Novo Konsko | Petrovo | Prdejci | Sermerin | Smokvica
Town: Gevgelija |
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See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Gevgelija para niños
