Resen Population 2026

Resen has a population of 16,539, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Resen. Roughly 0.9% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,539

Rank in North Macedonia

#31

Coordinates

41.09°N, 21.01°E

~866 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

107 km

66 miles, straight line

Cities near Resen

Ohrid42,033 people · ~18 km away
Bitola69,287 people · ~28 km away
Struga37,387 people · ~29 km away
Kičevo31,123 people · ~47 km away
Prilep73,814 people · ~54 km away
Centar Župa45,412 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Resen?

Resen has a population of 16,539 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Resen in?

Resen is located in Resen, North Macedonia.

Is Resen the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 107 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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