Veles Population 2026
Veles has a population of 57,873, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Veles. Roughly 3.2% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 8.2× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,873
Rank in North Macedonia
#7
Coordinates
41.72°N, 21.77°E
~207 m elevation · Europe/Skopje
Distance to capital (Skopje)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Cities near Veles
- Studeničani18,219 people · ~30 km away
- Kisela Voda58,216 people · ~34 km away
- Ilinden16,406 people · ~35 km away
- Shtip48,279 people · ~35 km away
- Negotino19,515 people · ~37 km away
- Kavadarci38,799 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Veles?
Veles has a population of 57,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in North Macedonia.
What region is Veles in?
Veles is located in Veles, North Macedonia.
Is Veles the capital of North Macedonia?
No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 42 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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