Bitola Population 2026

Bitola has a population of 69,287, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Bitola. Roughly 3.8% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 6.9× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bitola (capital Skopje shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

69,287

Rank in North Macedonia

Coordinates

41.03°N, 21.34°E

~583 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

108 km

67 miles, straight line

Cities near Bitola

Resen16,539 people · ~28 km away
Prilep73,814 people · ~39 km away
Ohrid42,033 people · ~46 km away
Struga37,387 people · ~57 km away
Kičevo31,123 people · ~62 km away
Kavadarci38,799 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bitola?

Bitola has a population of 69,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Bitola in?

Bitola is located in Bitola, North Macedonia.

Is Bitola the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 108 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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