Dračevo, Skopje
Dračevo (Macedonian: Драчево) is a suburb in the municipality of Kisela Voda, North Macedonia. It is a suburb of Skopje and one of the first major settlements in that region and has a fully developed socio-economical life. It is located 10 km south-east from the center of the city of Skopje.
Dračevo Драчево | |
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Suburb | |
![]() ![]() Dračevo Location within North Macedonia | |
Coordinates: 41°56′N 21°31′E | |
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Population (2002) | |
• Total | 10,605 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Car plates | SK |
Website | . |
Demographics

Dračevo is populated with 99% ethnic Macedonians, Orthodox Christians, and it is one of the first pillars of theological education in Macedonia. There is a theological school, 3 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.
According to the 2002 census, the suburb had a total of 10605 inhabitants.[1] Ethnic groups in the suburb include:[1]
Nearby the suburb Dračevo is the village of Dračevo, a rural extension of the settlement. According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 8641 inhabitants.[1] Ethnic groups in the village include:[1]
Economy
The economy life is mildly developed, with a great perspective on further development. This is mainly because of the closeness to the city of Skopje, railroad station, close to the highway and supply of water.
Sports
There are two football clubs "FK Dračevo" and "SSK" and the basketball clubs KK Angeli & KK Dracevo.
The team handball club RK Dračevo plays in the Macedonian Handball Super League for the 2011–12 season.
References
- Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 64.