Brvenica, North Macedonia

Brvenica (Macedonian: Брвеница , Albanian: Bërvenicë) is a village in the municipality of Brvenica, North Macedonia. It is one of the largest and most developed villages in the Tetovo region, and is the seat of the Brvenica Municipality.

Brvenica

Брвеница
Bërvenicë
Village
Coat of arms
Brvenica
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates:
Country North Macedonia
Region Polog
Municipality Brvenica
Area
 • Total164.30 km2 (63.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total16,564
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Area code(s)044
car platesTE
WebsiteOfficial Website

Geography and Location

Located in Lower nest about 7 km south of Tetovo, at an altitude of 440 m, on the left side of the river Temishnica (left tributary of the Vardar River). Throughout the village dummy Brvenica passes and the largest river in North Macedonia - Vardar. The village is located near the mountain Suva Gora, and has an excellent view of the Sar Planina.

Together with the village of Dolno Sedlarce is a large modern settlement.

Economy

On the territory of Brvenica, there are several commercial entities that employ most of the villagers.

Important economic subjects are

  • Agriculture Plantage and
  • the mill for processing fodder Agro Sloga.

Because the village is located in Polog valley, one of the most fertile plains in the Republic, the population of the village engaged in

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 2,981 inhabitants.[1]

Ethnic groups in the village include:[1]

Much of the population Brvenica is temporarily working in foreign countries: Germany, Italy, UK, USA, Canada, Australia.

Social institutions

The village has eight-year primary school Koco Racin, park in the village where a monument to fallen soldiers during the Liberation.

The village has a standard football field on which football meetings are held.

There is a clinic with a permanent staff physician, and nurses.

In the village there are

  • more self-service,
  • discotheques,
  • coffee bars,
  • internet cafes,
  • shops.

The village has produced Brvenica and urban plan, which is one of Brvenica most urbanized villages in Macedonia.

Regular events

In a multi Brvenica tradition of holding the following events:

  • Celebration of Christmas (January 6)
  • Epiphany (January 19)
  • The feast of St. Athanasius (31 January) devoted to the church Athanasius in Brvenica
  • Ilinden celebration of the feast (2 August)
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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. 75.


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