Gorno Nerezi

Gorno Nerezi (Macedonian: Горно Нерези, Albanian: Nerez i Epërm) is a village in the municipality of Karpoš, North Macedonia. The settlement is situated at an altitude of 771 meters (2532 feet). It is located on the wooded slopes of Mt. Vodno, covers a 7 km radius.

Gorno Nerezi

Горно Нерези
Nerez i Epërm
Village
Gorno Nerezi
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°58′44″N 21°22′23″E
Country North Macedonia
Region Skopje
Municipality Karpoš
Population
 (2002)
  Total314
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Car platesSK

Located in Gorno Nerezi is the Church of St. Panteleimon, dedicated to the protector of health. The church was constructed in 1164 by order of Alexius Angelus Comnenus, a member of the imperial family. The frescoes are famous examples of Comnenian Age Byzantine Art.

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 314 inhabitants.[1] Ethnic groups in the village include:[1]

References

  1. Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 64.


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