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Kochani, North Macedonia

Kochani · North Macedonia

Kochani is a mid-size city in Kochani, North Macedonia with a population of 34,258. Elevation: 1,161 ft (354 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,258 Population 279/sq mi density
1,161 ft Elevation 354 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Skopje Timezone

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About Kochani

Kochani

Kočani is a town in the eastern part of North Macedonia, situated around 100 kilometres (62 mi) east from Skopje. It has a population of 24,632 as of 2021 and is the seat of the Kočani Municipality.

People

Population34,258
Density279/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Population34,258
Population Density279 / sq mi
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Coordinates41.9164°, 22.4128°
TimezoneEurope/Skopje
Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia
State / ProvinceKochani
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (500 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)

About Kochani

Kochani is a mid-size city in North Macedonia (Kochani) with a population of 34,258. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet (354 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Skopje.

Climate in Kochani

Kochani has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.1°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -2.8° / 4.5° 30.0
Feb 3.6°C / 38°F -0.8° / 8.1° 29.0
Mar 7.6°C / 46°F 2.5° / 12.7° 33.1
Apr 12.4°C / 54°F 6.6° / 18.1° 39.9
May 17.1°C / 63°F 11° / 23.2° 57.6
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 14.3° / 27.3° 47.3
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.1° 37.5
Aug 22.9°C / 73°F 15.8° / 30° 31.7
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 12.4° / 26.2° 31.6
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 7.7° / 19.5° 44.0
Nov 7.5°C / 46°F 3.1° / 11.9° 52.2
Dec 2.5°C / 37°F -1.1° / 6.1° 40.3
Kochani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below North Macedonia avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area123.0 sq mi (318.6 km²)
Population Density279/sq mi
Coordinates41.9164°N, 22.4128°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below North Macedonia avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

977 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 102 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 130 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 97 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 93 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 148 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 73 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 129 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 77 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 79 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 132 km
Jul 3, 2017 8 km NW of Jankovec, North Macedonia M4.8 149 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 76 km
Jan 11, 2022 7 km N of Flórina, Greece M4.7 145 km
May 21, 2016 13 km ENE of Kosel, North Macedonia M4.7 142 km
Feb 13, 1995 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece M4.6 135 km
Mar 12, 2021 10 km E of Rostusa, North Macedonia M4.6 144 km
May 21, 2016 11 km WSW of Sopotnica, North Macedonia M4.6 137 km
Jul 13, 1995 12 km W of Zajas, North Macedonia M4.6 139 km
Jan 9, 2022 7 km SSE of Bistrica, North Macedonia M4.6 140 km
Mar 30, 1992 2 km NW of Jankovec, North Macedonia M4.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in

Kochani has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Kochani

Institution Type Founded Website
HMS Defender Mile Janevski-Dzhingar College - ,

Schools in Kochani

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OMU Risto Jurukov - - - -
SOU Ljupcho Santov - - - -
OU Kiril i Metodij - - - -
OU Rade Kratovche - - - -
OU Malina Popivanova - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kochani

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
City Radio (BG) aac, dance AAC 128 kbps
Metropolis Radio Network club, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Канал 77 Радио Мрежа pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bubamara (RS) - MP3 128 kbps
Life 106.3 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Kochani

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of the city of Kratovo
Museum Teracotta
Безистен Штип
Ловен Дом
Музеј Штип

Libraries in Kochani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
Gradska biblioteka Iskra0.0
Библиотека “Гоце Делчев“0.0

Farmers Markets in Kochani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
City Market
City Market
Green Market
Pazar Vinica
Tera
Tera Market

Hotels in Kochani

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Euro Hotel Gradche
Hotel Amor
Leder

Restaurants in Kochani

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aquarium
Bakery Kamel
Balkanlux
Gradče
Osogovska Kukja
Prolet
Капри
Тополник

Cafes in Kochani

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City In
Coffee Station
Delikates Cafe
Klasik
Libero
Magic
Piccadilly
Uni Pub

Theatres in Kochani

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cultural Center Beli Mugri
MKC Lenin

Monuments in Kochani

5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freedom Monument
Monument of Freedom
Monument to Nikola Karev
Браќата Просветители Св. Кирил и Методиј
Љупчо Сантов

Dentists in Kochani

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bi-Dent

Train Stations in Kochani

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kočani

Bus Stations in Kochani

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus station Kochani

Gas Stations in Kochani

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Luk Oil
Makpetrol
Makpetrol
Makpetrol
MK #1464486117
Лукоил 2

Banks in Kochani

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avangard
Silk Road Bank
Sparkasse
Стопанска Банка

Shopping Malls in Kochani

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Стоковната

Stadiums & Teams in Kochani

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kochani

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Krivolak Airstrip-Small Airport
Kumanovo Airfield-Small Airport
Panicharevo Airfield-Small Airport
Peshirovo Sveti Nikole Airfield-Small Airport
Ponikva Highway Airstrip-Small Airport
Radnja Airstrip-Small Airport
Sofia West Airfield-Small Airport
Štip Airstrip-Small Airport
Suchevo Recreational Airfield-Small Airport
Veles Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kochani

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Македонска Пошта

Treatment Centers in Kochani

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Рехабилитација

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kochani

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque Dudi Hanum
St. George
Црква „Преображение“

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Elevation
375 m (1,230 ft)
Area
318.6 km² (123.0 mi²)
Postal Code
2300
Website
kocani.gov.mk/
Twinned With
Kazanlak, Kranj, Kruševo, Mszczonów, Novi Kneževac, Pereiaslav, Pernik, Szigetszentmiklós, Yenifoça

🇲🇰 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 Kochani

What is the population of Kochani?

Kochani has a population of 34,258 residents and is located in North Macedonia. The population density is 279 people per square mile, spread across 123.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kochani?

Kochani has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

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