Strumica Municipality

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Municipality of Strumica
Општина Струмица
Urban municipality
Flag of Municipality of Strumica
Flag
Official logo of Municipality of Strumica
Coat of arms
Location of Municipality of Strumica
Country  Macedonia
Region Southeastern Statistical Region
Municipal seat Strumica
Government
 • Mayor Zoran Zaev (SDSM)
Population
 • Total 54,676
 • Density 170/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
Area code(s) 34
car plates SR
Website http://www.strumica.gov.mk

Strumica (Macedonian: Струмица [ˈstrumitsa]) is a municipality located in eastern Republic of Macedonia. Strumica is also the name of the city where the municipal seat is found. Strumica Municipality is part of the Southeastern Statistical Region.

Geography

The municipality borders Valandovo Municipality to the southwest, Konče Municipality to the northwest, Vasilevo and Bosilovo municipalities to the north, Novo Selo Municipality to the east and Greece to the southeast.

Demographics

According to the last national census from 2002, this municipality has 54,676 inhabitants.[1] Ethnic groups in the municipality include:

  • Macedonians = 50,258 (91.2%)
  • Turks = 3,754 (6.9%)
  • others.

References

  1. 2002 census results in English and Macedonian (PDF)

External links

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