Tetovo Population 2026

Tetovo has a population of 63,176, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Tetovo. Roughly 3.5% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

63,176

Rank in North Macedonia

Coordinates

42.01°N, 20.97°E

~466 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

38 km

24 miles, straight line

Cities near Tetovo

Brvenica16,267 people · ~5 km away
Kamenjane15,376 people · ~8 km away
Zelino25,422 people · ~8 km away
Tearce23,096 people · ~10 km away
Bogovinje15,166 people · ~11 km away
Negotino17,518 people · ~16 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tetovo?

Tetovo has a population of 63,176 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Tetovo in?

Tetovo is located in Tetovo, North Macedonia.

Is Tetovo the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 38 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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