Shtip Population 2026

Shtip has a population of 48,279, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Shtip. Roughly 2.7% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 9.8× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,279

Rank in North Macedonia

Coordinates

41.75°N, 22.20°E

~294 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

69 km

43 miles, straight line

Cities near Shtip

Radovis24,984 people · ~25 km away
Kochani34,258 people · ~26 km away
Vinica18,218 people · ~30 km away
Negotino19,515 people · ~30 km away
Veles57,873 people · ~35 km away
Kavadarci38,799 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shtip?

Shtip has a population of 48,279 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Shtip in?

Shtip is located in Shtip, North Macedonia.

Is Shtip the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 69 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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