Gradešnica
Gradešnica (Macedonian: Градешница) is a village in the Municipality of Novaci of North Macedonia, located in the northwestern foothills of the Voras Mountains. It used to be part of the former municipality of Staravina.
Gradešnica
Градешница Gradechnitsa | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Gradešnica Location within North Macedonia | |
| Coordinates: 41°05′06″N 021°45′48″E | |
| Country |  North Macedonia |
| Region |  Pelagonia |
| Municipality |  Novaci |
| Elevation | 953 m (3,127 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 89 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Area code | 047 |
History
Gradešnica and the surrounding area was caught in the middle of major military action during World War I. The Macedonian front passed through the area and the decisive Battle of Dobro Pole took place nearby.[1]
Demographics
According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 89 inhabitants.[2] Ethnic groups in the village include:[2]
- Macedonians 88
- Turks 1
People from Gradešnica
- Traianos Nallis, Greek notable and politician
References
- "Village of Gradeshnica (Mariovo) - Municipality of Novaci". Discover remembrance of the front of the First World War in Macedonia. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 177.
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