Kavadarci Population 2026

Kavadarci has a population of 38,799, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Kavadarci. Roughly 2.2% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,799

Rank in North Macedonia

#12

Coordinates

41.43°N, 22.01°E

~276 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

79 km

49 miles, straight line

Cities near Kavadarci

Negotino19,515 people · ~9 km away
Veles57,873 people · ~37 km away
Shtip48,279 people · ~38 km away
Prilep73,814 people · ~39 km away
Radovis24,984 people · ~44 km away
Gevgelija20,664 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kavadarci?

Kavadarci has a population of 38,799 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Kavadarci in?

Kavadarci is located in Kavadarci, North Macedonia.

Is Kavadarci the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 79 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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