The following is a list of the most populous municipalities in North Macedonia. The total population of North Macedonia in 2021 was 1,836,713.
The following is a list of the most populous municipalities in North Macedonia. The total population of North Macedonia in 2021 was 1,836,713.
North Macedonia is divided into 80 municipalities, out of which 34 have seats in cities or towns, 37 have seats in villages, and 10 make up Greater Skopje. The following lists municipalities in North Macedonia that have a population of at least 20,000.
| Rank | Municipality | 2002 census | 2021 census | Skopje |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumanovo | 105,484 | 98,104 | - |
| 2 | Bitola | 95,385 | 85,164 | - |
| 3 | Tetovo | 86,580 | 84,770 | - |
| 4 | Aerodrom | 72,009 | 77,735 | Greater Skopje |
| 5 | Gazi Baba | 72,617 | 69,626 | Greater Skopje |
| 6 | Prilep | 76,768 | 69,025 | - |
| 7 | Karpoš | 59,666 | 63,760 | Greater Skopje |
| 8 | Čair | 64,773 | 62,586 | Greater Skopje |
| 9 | Kisela Voda | 57,236 | 61,965 | Greater Skopje |
| 10 | Gostivar | 81,042 | 59,770 | - |
| 11 | Ohrid | 55,749 | 51,428 | - |
| 12 | Struga | 63,376 | 50,980 | - |
| 13 | Strumica | 54,676 | 49,995 | - |
| 14 | Veles | 55,108 | 48,463 | - |
| 15 | Štip | 47,796 | 44,866 | - |
| 16 | Gjorče Petrov | 41,634 | 44,844 | Greater Skopje |
| 17 | Centar | 45,412 | 43,893 | Greater Skopje |
| 18 | Kičevo | 56,734 | 39,669 | - |
| 19 | Saraj | 35,408 | 38,399 | Greater Skopje |
| 20 | Butel | 36,154 | 37,968 | Greater Skopje |
| 21 | Kavadarci | 38,741 | 35,733 | - |
| 22 | Kočani | 38,092 | 31,602 | - |
| 23 | Šuto Orizari | 20,800 | 25,726 | Greater Skopje |
| 24 | Radoviš | 28,224 | 24,122 | - |
| 25 | Bogovinje | 28,997 | 22,906 | - |
| 26 | Lipkovo | 27,058 | 22,308 | - |
| 27 | Studeničani | 17,246 | 21,970 | - |
| 28 | Gevgelija | 22,988 | 21,582 | - |
| Population | No. of Municipalities |
|---|---|
| 80,000-99,999 | 3 |
| 60,000-79,999 | 6 |
| 40,000-59,999 | 8 |
| 20,000-39,999 | 11 |
| Under 20,000 | 52 |
Politics in North Macedonia occur within the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. The Economist Intelligence Unit rated North Macedonia a "flawed democracy" in 2022.
Skopje is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre. Skopje lies in the Skopje Basin.
Albanians in North Macedonia are ethnic Albanians who constitute the second largest ethnic group in North Macedonia, forming 446,245 individuals or 24.3% of the resident population. Of the 2,097,319 total population in the 2021 census, 619,187 or 29.52% are Albanians.
Gostivar is a city in North Macedonia, located in the upper Polog valley region. It is the seat of one of the larger municipalities in the country with a population of 59,770, and the town also covers 1.341 square kilometres. Gostivar has road and railway connections with the other cities in the region, such as Tetovo, Skopje, Kičevo, Ohrid, and Debar. A freeway was built in 1995, from Gostivar to Tetovo, 24 km (15 mi) long. Gostivar is the seat of Gostivar Municipality.
Ptolemaida is a town and a former municipality in Kozani regional unit, Western Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Eordaia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is known for its coal (lignite) mines and its power stations.
Eordaia is a municipality in the Kozani regional unit, Western Macedonia, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town Ptolemaida. The municipality has an area of 708.807 km2. The population was 42,515 in 2021.
Gevgelija is a town with a population of 15,685 located in the very southeast of the North Macedonia along the banks of the Vardar River, situated at the country's main border with Greece (Bogorodica-Evzoni), the point which links the motorway from Skopje and three regional capitals, Belgrade, Zagreb, and Sofia with Thessaloniki in Greece. The town is the seat of Gevgelija municipality.
Resen is a town in southwestern North Macedonia, with just under 9,000 inhabitants. Resen is approximately equidistant between Bitola and Ohrid. The town rises 880 metres above sea level and is situated near Lake Prespa. Resen is the only town in the Prespa Lake area and is the seat of Resen Municipality.
The municipalities are the first-order administrative divisions of North Macedonia.
Bitola is a municipality in the southern part of North Macedonia. Bitola is also the name of the city where the municipal seat is located. The municipality is located in the Pelagonia Statistical Region.
Šuto Orizari, often shortened as Šutka (Шутка), is one of the ten municipalities that make up the City of Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia. Šuto Orizari is also the name of the urban neighbourhood where the municipal seat is located. It consists of a council and mayor.
Probištip Municipality is an urban municipality in eastern North Macedonia. Probištip is also the name of the city where the municipal seat is located. This municipality is part of the Eastern Statistical Region.
Konče is a municipality in the eastern part of North Macedonia. Konče is also the name of the village where the municipal seat is found. This municipality is part of the Southeastern Statistical Region.
Prilep is a municipality in the south of North Macedonia. Prilep is also the name of the city where the municipal seat is found. It is located in the Pelagonia Statistical Region.
Plasnica is a municipality in western North Macedonia. Plasnica is also the name of the village where the municipal seat is found. Plasnica Municipality is part of the Southwestern Statistical Region. It is particularly noteworthy in having a mostly ethnic Turkish population.
Saraj is one of the ten municipalities that make up the city of Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Resen is a municipality in southwestern Republic of North Macedonia. Resen is also the name of the town where the municipal seat is found. Resen Municipality is located in the Pelagonia Statistical Region.
Macedonians in Serbia are a recognized national minority in Serbia. According to the 2022 census, the population of ethnic Macedonians in Serbia is 14,767, constituting 0.2% of the total population. The vast majority of them live in Belgrade and Pančevo.
Dibër is a municipality in Dibër County, northeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Arras, Fushë-Çidhën, Kala e Dodës, Kastriot, Lurë, Luzni, Maqellarë, Melan, Muhurr, Selishtë, Sllovë, Tomin, Zall-Dardhë, Zall-Reç with Peshkopi constituting its seat. As of the Institute of Statistics estimate from the 2011 census, there were 61,619 inhabitants in Dibër Municipality. The area of the municipality is 937.88 km2 (362.12 sq mi).
