Kochani Population 2026

Kochani has a population of 34,258, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Kochani. Roughly 1.9% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,258

Rank in North Macedonia

#15

Coordinates

41.92°N, 22.41°E

~354 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

82 km

51 miles, straight line

Cities near Kochani

Vinica18,218 people · ~9 km away
Shtip48,279 people · ~26 km away
Delcevo17,415 people · ~30 km away
Radovis24,984 people · ~31 km away
Kriva Palanka20,820 people · ~32 km away
Negotino19,515 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kochani?

Kochani has a population of 34,258 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Kochani in?

Kochani is located in Kochani, North Macedonia.

Is Kochani the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 82 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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