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Rostusa, North Macedonia

Mavrovo and Rostuša · North Macedonia

Rostusa is a small city in Mavrovo and Rostuša, North Macedonia with a population of 9,147. Elevation: 2,589 ft (789 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,147 Population 993/sq mi density
2,589 ft Elevation 789 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Skopje Timezone

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About Rostusa

Rostusa

Rostuše is a village and the seat of the municipality of Mavrovo i Rostuše, North Macedonia.

People

Population9,147
Density993/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Population9,147
Population Density993 / sq mi
Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Coordinates41.6100°, 20.6000°
TimezoneEurope/Skopje
Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia
State / ProvinceMavrovo and Rostuša
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,025 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.7 inches (40 cm)

About Rostusa

Rostusa is a small city in North Macedonia (Mavrovo and Rostuša) with a population of 9,147. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet (789 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Skopje.

Rostusa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below North Macedonia avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density993/sq mi
Coordinates41.6100°N, 20.6000°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above North Macedonia avg
Snowfall 15.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,095 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 69 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 116 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 94 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 23 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 109 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 72 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 39 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 75 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 121 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 108 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 90 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 132 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 127 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 135 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 27 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 86 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 89 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 116 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 107 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 131 127 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 81 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 38°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 4.7 in

Rostusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Rostusa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
O.U. Josip Broz Tito - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rostusa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rostusa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1 Бригада
Dibra Museum
Kodzhadzhik Memorial center

Hotels in Rostusa

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Tutto
Хотел НЕДА - Галичник

Restaurants in Rostusa

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

House of Miyaks
Kaj Babe
Гостилница "Баба и деде"

Cafes in Rostusa

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boss
Red Café

Gas Stations in Rostusa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Makpetrol 114

Ski Resorts Near Rostusa

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Brezovica (Brezovicë) 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rostusa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport

Post Offices in Rostusa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Пошта

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rostusa

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dzamija Dolno Maalo
Dzamija Gorno Maalo
Mosque Center
Saint Peter and Paul Church
St. John The Baptist

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Elevation
789 m (2,589 ft)
Postal Code
1254
Website
mavrovoirostuse.gov.mk/

🇲🇰 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 Rostusa

What is the population of Rostusa?

Rostusa has a population of 9,147 residents and is located in North Macedonia. The population density is 993 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rostusa?

Rostusa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 15.7 inches of snow.

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