All Countries
Gostivar, North Macedonia
Gostivar · North Macedonia
Gostivar is a mid-size city in Gostivar, North Macedonia with a population of 50,974. Elevation: 1,755 ft (535 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Discover Gostivar, North Macedonia
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Gostivar
Gostivar is a city in North Macedonia, located in the upper Polog valley region. It is the seat of one of the larger municipalities in the country with a population of 59,770, and the town also covers 1.341 square kilometres. Gostivar has road and railway connections with the other cities in the region, such as Tetovo, Skopje, Kičevo, Ohrid, and Debar. A freeway was built in 1995, from Gostivar to Tetovo, 24 km (15 mi) long. Gostivar is the seat of Gostivar Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 50,974 |
| Population Density | 98,027 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7963°, 20.9080° |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
| Country | 🇲🇰 North Macedonia |
| State / Province | Gostivar |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2 inches (819 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.9 inches (51 cm) |
About Gostivar
Gostivar is a mid-size city in North Macedonia (Gostivar) with a population of 50,974. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet (535 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Skopje.
Climate in Gostivar
Gostivar has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 903 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above North Macedonia avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 98,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7963°N, 20.9080°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | MONTENEGRO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 131 | 144 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Gostivar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.7").
Schools in Gostivar
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| shkolla e mesme teologjike | — | — | — | — |
| Mustafa Kemal Ataturk | — | — | — | — |
| Language Courses | — | — | — | — |
| International University Vision | — | — | — | — |
| Brotherhood and Unity | — | — | — | — |
| Chajle EMS | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gostivar
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolektiv Radio (XK) | — | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Gostivar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bey's Hamam |
Libraries in Gostivar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max van der Stoel | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gostivar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Marketplace | |||||
| Market Montenegro | |||||
| Montenegro 1 | |||||
| Pazari i Negotines | |||||
| Градски пазар |
Hotels in Gostivar
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gostivar
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gostivar
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gostivar
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gostivar
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gostivar
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gostivar
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gostivar
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gostivar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gostivar
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brezovica (Brezovicë) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Gostivar
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | OHD | Large Airport |
| Skopje International Airport | SKP | Large Airport |
| Kukës International Airport | KFZ | Medium Airport |
| Gjakovë Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Malo Konjari Sport Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stenkovec Brazda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gostivar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| posta |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gostivar
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church "Тhe Blessed Mother of God" | |
| Sveta Petka | |
| The Clock Mosque | |
| Xhamia e Kadrit | |
| Св. Димитрија |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Gostivar
3 places within 15 km
- • 1518
- • Gurin peqet
- • Kodra e Gjalit
🇲🇰 About North Macedonia
Public Holidays in North Macedonia
12 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Gostivar.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Gostivar
What is the population of Gostivar?
Gostivar has a population of 50,974 residents and is located in North Macedonia. The population density is 98,027 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gostivar?
Gostivar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches, with 19.9 inches of snow.