Largest Cities in North Macedonia

Top 42 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - North Macedonia

1 Skopje F6 422,540
2 Kumanovo D7 75,051
3 Bitola 06 69,287
4 Čair F6 64,773
5 Prilep E3 63,308
6 Tetovo E8 63,176
7 Kisela Voda F6 58,216
8 Shtip 98 42,000
9 Veles F1 40,664
10 Ohrid E2 38,818
11 Butel F6 37,968
12 Strumica E7 33,825
13 Gostivar D4 32,814
14 Kavadarci D6 32,038
15 Kochani 46 24,632
16 Kičevo 43 23,428
17 Gjorče Petro F6 15,637
18 Gevgelija 33 15,156
19 Struga E6 15,009
20 Radovis 84 14,460
21 Kriva Palanka 52 13,481
22 Negotino 69 12,488
23 Debar D2 11,735
24 Sveti Nikole A4 11,728
25 Kondovo F6 11,656
26 Dračevo F6 10,605
27 Probishtip 83 9,760
28 Delcevo 22 9,644
29 Chucher-Sandevo 20 8,646
30 Vinica B4 8,584
31 Studeničani A2 8,004
32 Арачиново 01 7,991
33 Resen 86 7,904
34 Batinci A2 7,267
35 Labunista E6 6,739
36 Radishani F6 6,066
37 Berovo 04 5,850
38 Kratovo 51 5,401
39 Bogdanci 08 5,244
40 Bogovinje C7 5,239
41 Saraj F6 5,232
42 Ilinden 36 5,161

The largest cities in North Macedonia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Skopje leads with a population of 422,540, followed by Kumanovo and Bitola. 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 top 5 cities combined have a population of 694,959.

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