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Municipality Overview

Location and Identity

Jegunovce Municipality (Macedonian: Општина Јегуновце, Albanian: Jegunoc) is an administrative division located in the northwestern part of North Macedonia. It is part of the Polog Statistical Region, a key administrative and geographical area within the country. The municipality's seat is the village of Jegunovce itself.

Administrative Context

As a municipality, Jegunovce functions as a local self-government unit responsible for public services and administrative matters within its defined territory. It plays a vital role in regional development and governance within North Macedonia.

Geographical Landscape

Borders and Neighbors

Jegunovce Municipality is strategically situated in the northwestern quadrant of North Macedonia. Its borders are defined as follows:

  • To the north and east, it shares a border with Kosovo.
  • To the southeast, it is adjacent to the capital city, Skopje.
  • To the west, it borders the Municipality of Tearce.
  • To the south, it is bordered by the Municipality of Želino.
  • To the southwest, it shares a boundary with the Municipality of Tetovo.

Regional Affiliation

The municipality is officially part of the Polog Statistical Region. This region is known for its diverse geography and significant population centers, contributing to the overall administrative and economic framework of North Macedonia.

Historical Development

Territorial Reorganization

The current administrative structure of Jegunovce Municipality was shaped by a territorial reform. Following the 2003 division of municipalities across North Macedonia, the former rural Vratnica Municipality was integrated into and attached to Jegunovce Municipality. This consolidation aimed to streamline local governance and resource management.

Demographic Profile

Population Statistics

According to the 2021 census conducted in North Macedonia, Jegunovce Municipality recorded a total population of 8,895 inhabitants. This figure reflects a density of approximately 60.98 inhabitants per square kilometer across its 176.93 km² area.

Ethnic Composition

The ethnic makeup of Jegunovce Municipality shows a significant presence of both Macedonian and Albanian populations, alongside smaller communities. The data from the 2002 and 2021 censuses illustrate shifts in this composition:

2002 2021
Number % Number %
TOTAL 10,790 100 8,895 100
Macedonians 5,963 55.26 4,746 53.36
Albanians 4,642 43.02 3,482 39.15
Serbs 109 1.01 89 1
Roma 41 0.38 49 0.55
Turks 4 0.04
Bosniaks 1 0.01
Other / Undeclared / Unknown 30 0.28 11 0.12
Persons for whom data are taken from administrative sources 518 5.82

Vital Statistics: Births

Live birth data by ethnic affiliation provides insight into demographic trends within the municipality. The following table details the number of live births recorded between 2010 and 2023:

Macedonians Albanians Turks Serbs Roma Others TOTAL
Births % Births % Births % Births % Births % Births % Births
2010 66 50.00 63 47.73 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 1.52 1 0.76 132
2011 49 44.95 59 54.13 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.92 0 0.00 109
2012 53 47.75 54 48.65 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 2.70 1 0.90 111
2013 43 39.09 66 60.00 0 0.00 1 0.91 0 0.00 0 0.00 110
2014 52 47.27 58 52.73 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 110
2015 51 50.00 49 48.04 0 0.00 2 1.96 0 0.00 0 0.00 102
2016 42 43.75 52 54.17 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.04 1 1.04 96
2017 42 44.68 49 52.13 0 0.00 2 2.13 0 0.00 1 1.06 94
2018 44 42.72 55 53.40 0 0.00 1 0.97 1 0.97 2 1.94 103
2019 47 46.08 54 52.94 0 0.00 1 0.98 0 0.00 0 0.00 102
2020 34 45.33 37 49.33 1 1.33 0 0.00 3 4.00 0 0.00 75
2021 37 36.27 63 61.76 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.98 1 0.98 102
2022 41 42.71 52 54.17 0 0.00 1 1.04 2 2.08 0 0.00 96
2023 20 28.57 48 68.57 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 2.86 0 0.00 70

Source: State Statistical Office of North Macedonia (opens in new tab)

Settlements

Key Villages

Jegunovce Municipality encompasses its seat village and numerous other settlements, each contributing to the municipality's character and community fabric. The primary settlements include:

  • Jegunovce (Seat)
  • Belovište
  • Jažince
  • Jančište
  • Kopance
  • Orašje
  • Podbrege
  • Preljubište
  • Raotince
  • Ratae
  • Rogačevo
  • Šemševo
  • Siričino
  • Staro Selo
  • Tudence
  • Vratnica
  • Žilče

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