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Vrutok, North Macedonia

Gostivar · North Macedonia

Vrutok is a small city in Gostivar, North Macedonia with a population of 5,999. Elevation: 2,221 ft (677 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,999 Population 744/sq mi density
2,221 ft Elevation 677 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Skopje Timezone

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About Vrutok

Vrutok

Vrutok is a village in the municipality of Gostivar, North Macedonia. The village is situated on the slopes of Mount Bistra by the Korab mountains, near the town of Gostivar.

People

Population5,999
Density744/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Population5,999
Population Density744 / sq mi
Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Coordinates41.7686°, 20.8392°
TimezoneEurope/Skopje
Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia
State / ProvinceGostivar
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (819 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.9 inches (51 cm)

About Vrutok

Vrutok is a small city in North Macedonia (Gostivar) with a population of 5,999. The city sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet (677 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.

Vrutok enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 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 32.2 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above North Macedonia avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density744/sq mi
Coordinates41.7686°N, 20.8392°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below North Macedonia avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,992 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 149 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 72 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 91 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 119 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 49 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 114 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 97 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 41 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 139 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 77 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 109 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 113 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 27 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 113 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 128 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 60 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 147 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 143 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 120 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 129 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 131 140 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 97 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Vrutok 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").

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Radio Stations near Vrutok

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kolektiv Radio (XK) - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Vrutok

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bey's Hamam

Libraries in Vrutok

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Max van der Stoel0.0

Farmers Markets in Vrutok

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
City Marketplace
Market Montenegro
Montenegro 1
Pazari i Negotines
Градски пазар

Hotels in Vrutok

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Panorama

Restaurants in Vrutok

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Evropa Gradina
Harun
Panorama
Pronto - Pizzeria
Riben Restoran Bigor
Бурими 3
Панорама

Cafes in Vrutok

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Konak

Stadiums & Teams in Vrutok

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vrutok

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Vrutok

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport
Gjakovë Air Base-Small Airport
Malo Konjari Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Stenkovec Brazda Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vrutok

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
"Saint Nicolas" Church
"Saint Nicolas" Church
Holy Mother of God
St. John the Baptist
St. Michael the Archangel
Св. Атанасиј
Св. Мина

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Elevation
677 m (2,221 ft)
Postal Code
1231

🇲🇰 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 Vrutok

What is the population of Vrutok?

Vrutok has a population of 5,999 residents and is located in North Macedonia. The population density is 744 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vrutok?

Vrutok 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.

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