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Largest Cities in North Macedonia

Top 70 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — North Macedonia

1 Skopje F6 474,889
2 Kumanovo D7 75,051
3 Prilep E3 73,814
4 Bitola 06 69,287
5 Čair F6 64,773
6 Tetovo E8 63,176
7 Kisela Voda F6 58,216
8 Veles F1 57,873
9 Gostivar D4 50,974
10 Shtip 98 48,279
11 Centar Župa 18 45,412
12 Ohrid E2 42,033
13 Gjorče Petro F6 41,000
14 Kavadarci D6 38,799
15 Struga E6 37,387
16 Butel F6 36,154
17 Kochani 46 34,258
18 Strumica E7 33,825
19 Kičevo 43 31,123
20 Lipkovo 59 28,102
21 Zelino C3 25,422
22 Saraj F6 25,379
23 Radovis 84 24,984
24 Tearce A5 23,096
25 Kriva Palanka 52 20,820
26 Šuto Orizare F6 20,800
27 Gevgelija 33 20,664
28 Negotino 69 19,515
29 Studeničani A2 18,219
30 Vinica B4 18,218
31 Debar D2 18,074
32 Negotino B7 17,518
33 Delcevo 22 17,415
34 Resen 86 16,539
35 Ilinden 36 16,406
36 Brvenica 12 16,267
37 Kamenjane C7 15,376
38 Bogovinje C7 15,166
39 Berovo 04 13,847
40 Sveti Nikole A4 13,292
41 Арачиново 01 12,800
42 Probishtip 83 12,702
43 Cegrane D4 12,523
44 Bosilovo 11 12,447
45 Vasilevo A9 12,382
46 Zajas 43 12,218
47 Novo Selo 72 11,818
48 Kondovo F6 11,656
49 Dolneni 28 11,534
50 Dračevo F6 10,605
51 Kratovo 51 10,288
52 Dolna Banjica D4 10,147
53 Sopište 92 9,460
54 Rostusa E4 9,147
55 Radishani F6 9,123
56 Labunista E6 8,805
57 Vrapčište B7 8,652
58 Chucher-Sandevo 20 8,646
59 Velesta E6 8,646
60 Bogdanci 08 8,636
61 Delogožda E6 8,413
62 Петровец 79 8,298
63 Šipkovica E8 8,228
64 Džepčište E8 8,166
65 Makedonska Kamenica 62 8,114
66 Jegunovce D5 7,313
67 Vrutok D4 5,999
68 Krivogashtani 53 5,899
69 Makedonski Brod D8 5,607
70 Krusevo 54 5,211

The largest cities in North Macedonia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Skopje leads with a population of 474,889, followed by Kumanovo and Prilep. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. F6 dominates the top 10 with 3 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Skopje's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. F6 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 10,605 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 757,814.

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