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Bistrica, North Macedonia

Bitola · North Macedonia

Bistrica is a small town in Bitola, North Macedonia with a population of 4,798. Elevation: 2,024 ft (617 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

4,798 Population 2,181/sq mi density
2,024 ft Elevation 617 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Skopje Timezone

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About Bistrica

Bistrica

Bistrica is a village in the municipality of Bitola, North Macedonia. It lies about 6.31 kilometres away from Bitola, which is the second largest city in North Macedonia.

People

Population4,798
Density2,181/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Population4,798
Population Density2,181 / sq mi
Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Coordinates40.9789°, 21.3658°
TimezoneEurope/Skopje
Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia
State / ProvinceBitola
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (663 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.3 inches (6 cm)

About Bistrica

Bistrica is a small town in North Macedonia (Bitola) with a population of 4,798. The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet (617 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Skopje.

Bistrica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below North Macedonia avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density2,181/sq mi
Coordinates40.9789°N, 21.3658°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below North Macedonia avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,974 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 13, 2024.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 96 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 79 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 147 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 27 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 135 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 99 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 133 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 144 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 17 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 101 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 117 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 133 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 119 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 108 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 75 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 89 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 145 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 145 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 100 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Bistrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Bistrica

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ООУ Крсте Мисирков
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Radio Stations near Bistrica

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meff classical MP3 128 kbps
Έρωτας 92 (GR) greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
I.M. Καστοριάς 97.9 (GR) orthodox christian, religion MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Καψούρα Πτολεμαΐδα (GR) greek folk, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Αμύνταιο 91.2 (GR) MP3 128 kbps
CFM 99.9 (GR) mainstream, pop music MP3 320 kbps
Alpha Καστοριά (GR) news, pop MP3
Antennes Καστοριά (GR) news, pop MP3 320 kbps
Kastoria 91.5 (GR) greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
Viva FM 95.3 (GR) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bistrica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum of Florina
Filip
Folclore Museum of Culture Club of Florina
Goce Delchev Memorial House
Mémorial de Bitola
Museum of Bitola
Museum of christian and muslim culture
Βυζαντινή Συλλογή Αγ. Γερμανού
Μουσείο ΕΑΜ-ΕΛΑΣ-ΔΣΕ

Libraries in Bistrica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Βιβλιοθήκη Βασιλικής Πιτόσκα0.0
ΔΗΜΟΣΙΑ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΦΛΩΡΙΝΑΣ ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗ0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Πρεσπών0.0

Farmers Markets in Bistrica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Street market

Restaurants in Bistrica

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restoran Niko

Train Stations in Bistrica

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zhabeni

Stadiums & Teams in Bistrica

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bistrica

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Center Mihajlovo 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bistrica

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZIMedium Airport
Eordaea AirfieldSmall Airport
Florina AirfieldSmall Airport
Kastoria National Airport AristotleKSOSmall Airport
Krivolak AirstripSmall Airport
Logovardi Sport AerodromeSmall Airport
Malo Konjari Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Panagitsa AriportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bistrica

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Monastery St. Christopher
St. Anna
St. Athanasius the Great
St. Eliyah
St. George
St. Parascheva
Остречка Џамија
Св. Димитриј
Св. Меркуриј
Св. Никола

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Elevation
600 m (1,969 ft)
Postal Code
7221

🇲🇰 About North Macedonia

Capital Skopje
Population 2,082,958
Area 25,333 km²
GDP (USD) $15,855,131,189
GDP per capita $8,674
HDI 0.815
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 87.2%
Urban population 62.3%
Currency MKD (Denar)
Languages Macedonian
Calling code +389
TLD .mk
Driving side right

Public Holidays in North Macedonia

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Нова Година, Nova Godina
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Прв ден Божик, Prv den Božik
Apr 10 Good Friday Велики Петок, Veliki Petok
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Прв ден Велигден, Prv den Veligden
Apr 13 Easter Monday Втор ден Велигден, Vtor den Veligden
May 1 Labour Day Ден на трудот, Den na trudot
May 24 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Св. Кирил и Методиј, Ден на сèсловенските просветители
Aug 2 Day of the Republic Ден на Републиката, Den na Republikata
Sep 8 Independence Day Ден на независноста, Den na nezavisnosta
Oct 11 Revolution Day Ден на востанието, Den na vostanieto
Oct 23 Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle Ден на македонската револуционерна борба,Den na makedonskata revolucionarna borba
Dec 8 Saint Clement of Ohrid Day Св. Климент Охридски, Sv. Kliment Ohridski

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bistrica

What is the population of Bistrica?

Bistrica has a population of 4,798 residents and is located in North Macedonia. The population density is 2,181 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bistrica?

Bistrica has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.

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