Gradsko, North Macedonia

Gradsko (Macedonian: Градско, [ˈɡrat͡sːkɔ] (listen)) is a village (despite the word grad meaning "town") located in the central part of North Macedonia. It is the seat of the Gradsko municipality. It is located very close to the main motorway which links Gevgelija on North Macedonia's border with Greece.

Gradsko

Градско
Panoramic view of the village
Gradsko
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°34′N 21°56′E
Country North Macedonia
Region Vardar
MunicipalityGradsko
Population
 (2002)
  Total2,219
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
1420
Area code(s)+389 043
Car platesVE
Websitewww.Gradsko.gov.mk/

History

It was the ancient Paeonian capital of Stobi.[1]

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 2,219 inhabitants.[2] Ethnic groups in the village include:[2]

References

  1. Wilkes, J. J. The Illyrians, 1992, ISBN 0-631-19807-5, Page 18, "... northeastward course through an area of mountains to join the Vardar below Titov Veles near the ancient Paeonian capital of Stobi (Gradsko). Though marshy in some areas this plain - the ancient Pelagonia - has supported a large population from prehistoric ..."
  2. Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 87.


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