Gevgelija Population 2026

Gevgelija has a population of 20,664, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Gevgelija. Roughly 1.1% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,664

Rank in North Macedonia

#24

Coordinates

41.14°N, 22.50°E

~30 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

130 km

81 miles, straight line

Cities near Gevgelija

Strumica33,825 people · ~35 km away
Negotino19,515 people · ~51 km away
Kavadarci38,799 people · ~52 km away
Radovis24,984 people · ~55 km away
Shtip48,279 people · ~72 km away
Vinica18,218 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gevgelija?

Gevgelija has a population of 20,664 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Gevgelija in?

Gevgelija is located in Gevgelija, North Macedonia.

Is Gevgelija the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 130 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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