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Kosel, North Macedonia

Ohrid · North Macedonia

Kosel is a small town in Ohrid, North Macedonia with a population of 1,281. Elevation: 2,451 ft (747 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,281 Population 9/sq mi density
2,451 ft Elevation 747 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Skopje Timezone

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About Kosel

Kosel

Kosel is a village in the municipality of Ohrid, North Macedonia.

People

Population1,281
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Population1,281
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Coordinates41.1744°, 20.8356°
TimezoneEurope/Skopje
Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia
State / ProvinceOhrid
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (863 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.7 inches (25 cm)

About Kosel

Kosel is a small town in North Macedonia (Ohrid) with a population of 1,281. The city sits at an elevation of 2,451 feet (747 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Skopje.

Kosel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,451 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below North Macedonia avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Area150.6 sq mi (389.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates41.1744°N, 20.8356°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below North Macedonia avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,963 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 135 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 124 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 30 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 150 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 111 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 61 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 51 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 57 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 123 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 91 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 137 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 124 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 35 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 145 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 142 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 73 km
May 19, 1995 11 km E of Grevená, Greece M5.1 137 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 121 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 145 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 31 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 148 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in

Kosel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Kosel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EMS Vancho Nikoleski - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kosel

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Logos (AL) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Viva FM 95.3 (GR) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Kosel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1 Бригада
Bay of Bones
Ethnographic museum
House of Lambeski
Robev Family House
Tatarchev House
Д-р Никола Незлобински

Libraries in Kosel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Григор Прличев0.0

Farmers Markets in Kosel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Town marketplace
Балкопром
Градски пазар

Restaurants in Kosel

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paradise Valley

Airports Near Kosel

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Eordaea Airfield-Small Airport
Florina Airfield-Small Airport
Kastoria National Airport AristotleKSOSmall Airport
Logovardi Sport Aerodrome-Small Airport
Malo Konjari Sport Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kosel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
6306

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kosel

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St. Elijah
Church of St. Elijah
Church of St. Petar and St. Paul
Holy Salvation
St. Cosmas & St. Damien
St. Eliyah
St. George
St. Kyriaki
St. Naum of Ohrid
St. Nicholas
Црква „Свети Спас“

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Elevation
747 m (2,451 ft)
Postal Code
6306

🇲🇰 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 Kosel

What is the population of Kosel?

Kosel has a population of 1,281 residents and is located in North Macedonia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 150.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kosel?

Kosel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.

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