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Map of the cities in North Macedonia.

This article is a list of the different cities and towns you can find in North Macedonia. There are 34 cities and towns in total across the country. In the Macedonian language, a city or town, no matter its size, is called grad (which means 'city'). If it's a smaller town, it can also be called gratče, which is like saying 'little city'.

Only five cities in North Macedonia have more than 50,000 people living in them. The biggest city is Skopje, which is also the capital. About one-third of all the people in North Macedonia live in Skopje and its surrounding area! Back in 2002, more than half of the country's population (about 59.5%) lived in cities.

The five largest cities in North Macedonia are:

  • Skopje (with 526,502 people)
  • Kumanovo (with 75,051 people)
  • Bitola (with 69,287 people)
  • Prilep (with 63,308 people)
  • Tetovo (with 63,176 people)

There are also fifteen cities that have between 10,000 and 50,000 people. These include places like Štip (42,000), Veles (40,664), and Ohrid (38,818). The rest of the cities, fourteen of them, have less than 10,000 people. For example, Probištip has 9,760 people, and Demir Hisar has 2,431 people.

How Many People Live in the Cities?

North Macedonia's Biggest Cities

Here are the five largest cities in North Macedonia:

no. city municipality population
1 Skopje Greater Skopje 526,502
2 Kumanovo Kumanovo 75,051
3 Bitola Bitola 69,287
4 Prilep Prilep 63,308
5 Tetovo Tetovo 63,176

North Macedonia's Smallest Towns

And here are the five smallest towns in North Macedonia:

no. city municipality population
1 Demir Hisar Demir Hisar 2,431
2 Pehčevo Pehčevo 2,471
3 Demir Kapija Demir Kapija 2,643
4 Makedonski Brod Makedonski Brod 3,643
5 Valandovo Valandovo 3,671

Cities by Region

North Macedonia is divided into different regions. Let's look at some of the cities in each of these areas.

Eastern Region Cities

Eastern statistical region en
Map of the Eastern Region.

This region includes cities like Štip, which is one of the larger ones, and smaller towns such as Berovo and Pehčevo.

city municipality population coat of arms flag picture
Berovo Berovo 5,850
Coat of arms of Berovo Municipality.svg
Flag of Berovo Municipality.svg
Berovo-monastery-church.jpg
Delčevo Delčevo 9,644
Coat of arms of Delčevo Municipality.svg
Flag of Delčevo Municipality.svg
Delcevo.JPG
Kočani Kočani 24,632
Coat of arms of Kočani Municipality.svg
Flag of Kocani Municipality.svg
Центар2.JPG
Makedonska Kamenica Makedonska Kamenica 4,368
Coat of arms of Makedonska Kamenica Municipality.svg
Flag of Makedonska Kamenica municipality.svg
Town of Makedonska Kamenica.JPG
Pehčevo Pehčevo 2,471
Coat of arms of Pehčevo Municipality.svg
Flag of Pehčevo Municipality.svg
Pehcevo.jpg
Probištip Probištip 9,760
Coat of arms of Probištip Municipality.svg
Probistip-zname.png
Probistip town hall.JPG
Štip Štip 42,000
Coat of arms of Štip Municipality.svg
Flag of Štip Municipality.svg
Sveti Nikola Shtip.jpg
Vinica Vinica 8,584
VinicaCoat.png
Flag of Vinica Municipality.svg
Vinica - Pogled od Kale 002.jpg

Northeastern Region Cities

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Map of the Northeastern Region.

In the northeastern part of the country, you'll find Kumanovo, which is one of North Macedonia's biggest cities.

city municipality population coat of arms flag picture
Kratovo Kratovo 5,401
Coat of arms of Kratovo Municipality.svg
Flag of Kratovo Municipality.svg
Kratovo-panorama.jpg
Kriva Palanka Kriva Palanka 13,481
Coat of arms of Kriva Palanka Municipality.svg
Flag of Kriva Palanka Municipality.svg
Kriva-Palanka-and-Kriva-Reka.jpg
Kumanovo Kumanovo 75,051
Coat of arms of Kumanovo Municipality.svg
Flag of Kumanovo Municipality.svg
The square of Kumanovo (2).JPG

Pelagonia Region Cities

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Map of Pelagonia Region.

This region is home to Bitola and Prilep, two of the largest cities in the country.

city municipality population coat of arms flag picture
Bitola Bitola 69,287
Coat of arms of Bitola Municipality.svg
Flag of Bitola Municipality.svg
Bitola 2007.JPG
Demir Hisar Demir Hisar 2,431
Coat of arms of Demir Hisar Municipality, Macedonia.svg
Flag of Demir Hisar Municipality.svg
DemirHisar (1).jpg
Kruševo Kruševo 4,104
Coat of arms of Kruševo Municipality.svg
Flag of Kruševo Municipality.svg
Krusevo panorama.jpg
Prilep Prilep 63,308
Coat of arms of Prilep Municipality.svg
Flag of Prilep Municipality.svg
AlexanderStatuePrilep.jpg
Resen Resen 7,904
Coat of arms of Resen Municipality.svg
Flag of Resen Municipality.svg
Resen-19.jpg

Polog Region Cities

Polog statistical region en
Map of Polog Region.

This region includes cities like Gostivar and Tetovo, which are important centers.

city municipality population coat of arms flag picture
Gostivar Gostivar 32,814
Coat of arms of Gostivar Municipality.svg
Flag of Gostivar Municipality.svg
Church Gostivar Macedonia.jpg
Tetovo Tetovo 63,176
Coat of arms of Tetovo Municipality.png
Flag of Tetovo Municipality, North Macedonia.svg
The small park in the city square in Tetovo, Macedonia.JPG

Skopje Region Cities

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Map of Skopje Region.

The Skopje Region is where the capital city, Skopje, is located. It's the largest city in North Macedonia.

city municipality population coat of arms flag picture
Skopje Greater Skopje 526,502
Coat of arms of Skopje.svg
Flag of Skopje, North Macedonia.svg
СК Old Bridge, Skopje (33745349220).jpg

Southeastern Region Cities

Southeastern statistical region en
Map of the Southeastern Region.

This region has cities like Strumica and Gevgelija.

city municipality population coat of arms flag picture
Bogdanci Bogdanci 5,244
Coat of arms of Bogdanci Municipality.svg
Flag of Bogdanci Municipality.svg
Bogdanci.jpg
Gevgelija Gevgelija 15,156
Coat of arms of Gevgelija Municipality.svg
Flag of Gevgelija Municipality.svg
Gevgelija 55.JPG
Radoviš Radoviš 14,460
Coat of arms of Radoviš Municipality.svg
Flag of Radoviš Municipality.svg
Sv trojca.jpg
Strumica Strumica 33,825
Coat of arms of Strumica Municipality.svg
Flag of Strumica Municipality.svg
Пазарот Глобал Струмица.jpg
Valandovo Valandovo 3,671
Coat of arms of Valandovo Municipality.svg
Flag of Valandovo Municipality.svg
Town center of Valandovo.jpg

Southwestern Region Cities

Southwestern statistical region en
Map of the Southwestern Region.

This region is known for cities like Ohrid, which is famous for its beautiful lake and historical sites.

city municipality population coat of arms flag picture
Debar Debar 11,735
Coat of arms of Debar Municipality.svg
Flag of Dibër Municipality.svg
Debar-Macedonia.JPG
Kičevo Kičevo 23,428
Coat of arms of Kičevo Municipality.svg
Flag of Kičevo Municipality.svg
Kicevo 11-08-2006.jpg
Makedonski Brod Makedonski Brod 3,643
Coat of arms of Makedonski Brod Municipality (2012).svg
Flag of Makedonski Brod Municipality.svg
Makedonski brod panorama.JPG
Ohrid Ohrid 38,818
Coat of Arms of the Municipality of Ohrid (North Macedonia).png
Mk-ohri.png
Самуилова крепост, Охрид, Македония.jpg
Struga Struga 15,009
Coat of arms of Struga Municipality.svg
Flag of Struga Municipality.svg
Black Drin.jpg

Vardar Region Cities

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Map of Vardar Region.

This region includes cities like Veles and Kavadarci.

city municipality population coat of arms flag picture
Demir Kapija Demir Kapija 2,643
Coat of arms of Demir Kapija Municipality.svg
Flag of Demir Kapija Municipality.svg
Demir Kapija 115.JPG
Kavadarci Kavadarci 32,038
Coat of arms of Kavadarci Municipality.svg
Flag of Kavadarci Municipality.svg
Makedonija, Kavadarci - most na reci Luda Mara.JPG
Negotino Negotino 12,488
Coat of arms of Negotino Municipality.svg
Flag of Negotino Municipality.svg
Negotino plostad.jpg
Sveti Nikole Sveti Nikole 11,728
Former coat of arms of Sveti Nikole Municipality.svg
Flag of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia.jpg
Sveti Nikole 43.JPG
Veles Veles 40,664
Coat of arms of Veles Municipality.png
Flag of Veles Municipality.svg
Spomenik na Ilindencite vo Veles.jpg

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