Kosel, North Macedonia

Kosel (Macedonian: Косел) is a village in the municipality of Ohrid, North Macedonia.

Kosel

Косел
View of Kosel
Kosel
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°10′N 20°50′E
Country North Macedonia
Region Southwestern
Municipality Ohrid
Population
 (2002)
  Total1,369
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

The village is known for its proximity to the extinct volcano Duvalo, which gives the village and its surroundings a permanent sulphuric scent.

Painting in the Church of St. Nicholas in Kosel

The population of Kosel Municipality, which merged with Ohrid Municipality in 2002, was 1,369.[1]

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 586 inhabitants.[2] Ethnic groups in the village include:[2]

Sports

Local football club FK Vulkan plays in the OFS Ohrid league.

References

  1. crwflags
  2. Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 117.
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