Velebrdo (Macedonian: Велебрдо) is a village in the municipality of Mavrovo and Rostuša, North Macedonia. Situated on the slopes of the Dešat mountain, 2 km from the River Radika. The village has a relatively flat terrain, placed on a hill(брдо), giving it a unique position with great views of the surrounding mountains and the Radika valley.
Velebrdo Велебрдо | |
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Village | |
 Panoramic view of the village | |
  Velebrdo Location within North Macedonia | |
| Coordinates: 41°37′N 20°36′E / 41.617°N 20.600°E | |
| Country |  North Macedonia |
| Region |  Polog |
| Municipality |  Mavrovo and Rostuša |
| Elevation | 850 m (2,789 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 750 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 1254 |
| Car plates | GV |
| Website | . |
Demographics
Velebrdo has traditionally been inhabited by Orthodox Macedonians and a Torbeš population.[1]
According to the 1942 Albanian census, Velebrdo was inhabited by 494 Muslim Albanians and 85 Bulgarians.[2]
According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 750 inhabitants.[3] Ethnic groups in the village include:[3]
- Macedonians 609
- Turks 132
- Albanians 6
- Others 3
References
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