Slepče, Demir Hisar

Slepče (Macedonian: Слепче) is a village in the municipality of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia.

Slepče

Слепче
Village
The village of Slepče
Slepče
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates:
Country North Macedonia
Region Pelagonia
Municipality Demir Hisar
Population
 (2002)
 • Total719
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
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Location
Monastery Sv. Jovan Preteca Slepce
Sv. Konstantin and Elena - Slepče
Monastery church "St. Virgin - Eastern Friday
House of Culture in Slepce

Slepče is located near the village of Zheleznik area 2 km west of the town of Demir Hisar and to the right is the road Kicevo-Demir Hisar 680 m.[1] It is located on the eastern slopes of Ilinica. The land of Slepče is 24.5 km², of which forests occupy an area of 1737 ha or most of the land, arable land occupies 365 ha and pastures 367 ha.[2]

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 719 inhabitants.[3] Ethnic groups in the village include:[3]

Economy
Icon of Mother of God, XVI century

In March, 2013 in the building of the House of Culture, the Russian ballet producer Grishko has opened a working facility with a capacity of 60 employees. Grishko produces shoes for all dance styles, theatrical costumes, fitness clothing, yoga and other leisure activities, and products are available in over 60 countries on many continents.[4]

Social institutions
  • Elementary school "Goce Delchev" until V grade, satellite school of the elementary school "Goce Delchev" - Demir Hisar[5]

The village has a cultural home and a memorial to those killed for freedom in Macedonia. Above the village lies one of the largest medieval literary and artistic centers - the Slepčan Monastery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

The center has been renovated and furnished, converted into a square called "King Samuel".

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References
  1. Petrusevski, Ilija. Geographical Topographical Dictionary of the Republic of Macedonia.
  2. "Ministry of Local Self-Government. Database of municipal urban plans". 2019-10-26. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  3. Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 94.
  4. "Vo Slepce otvorena fabrikata Grisko". Kapital MK. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  5. "ОУ "Гоце Делчев" - Демир Хисар", Википедија (in Macedonian), 2018-05-30, retrieved 2019-10-26
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