Strumica Population 2026

Strumica has a population of 33,825, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Strumica. Roughly 1.9% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,825

Rank in North Macedonia

#16

Coordinates

41.44°N, 22.64°E

~228 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

118 km

73 miles, straight line

Cities near Strumica

Radovis24,984 people · ~27 km away
Gevgelija20,664 people · ~35 km away
Negotino19,515 people · ~46 km away
Vinica18,218 people · ~51 km away
Shtip48,279 people · ~51 km away
Kavadarci38,799 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Strumica?

Strumica has a population of 33,825 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Strumica in?

Strumica is located in Strumica, North Macedonia.

Is Strumica the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 118 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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