Jegunovce

Jegunovce (Macedonian: Јегуновце ) is one of the larger villages in the Polog Valley, North Macedonia. It is located about 10 mi (15 km) northeast of the Macedonian city of Tetovo. It is the center of the Jegunovce Municipality.

Jegunovce

Јегуновце
Village
Jegunovce
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 42°4′24″N 21°7′24″E
Country North Macedonia
Region Polog
Municipality Jegunovce
Population
 (2002)
 • Total846
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code(s)044
Car platesTE
Website

History

Jegunovce began to grow from a village into a small town after World War II, when the new Yugoslav government under Josip Broz Tito built a massive metallurgical plant (working mostly with chromium) in the area. The plant was named Jugohrom, and was one of the largest employers in Yugoslavia. The plant was renamed Silmak in 2002, and closed in 2006.[1] After reopening and closing later on again in early 2009 due to the world financial crisis and rapid decline in demand, Silmak started its operations again in July, 2009.

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 846 inhabitants.[2] Ethnic groups in the village include:[2]

Sports

The local football club is FK Jugohrom.

See also

References
  1. Blaževska, Maja (2006-09-29). "Веста за "Силмак" во Јегуновце дочекана панично (News about Silmak in Jegunovce anxiously awaited)" (in Macedonian). A1 News. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
  2. Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 108.


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