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Albanians in the Republic of Macedonia, according to the 2002 census

Albanians (Shqiptare in Albanian, Албанци/Albanci in Macedonian) are the largest ethnic minority in the Republic of Macedonia. The largest Albanian communities live in the regions of Tetovo (Tetova), Skopje (Shkupi), Gostivar (Gostivari), Debar (Dibra), Kicevo (Kerçova), Struga and Kumanovo (Kumanova).

Population
Albanian population has grown constantly since 1953. According to the official census data (held on every 10 years), they comprised 13% of the total population in 1961, 17% in 1971, 19.7% in 1981 and 21% in 1991.[1] Ethnologue in 2002 estimated some 600 000 people speaking Albanian language in Macedonia. [1] In the decade since Macedonia won independence from Yugoslavia, Albanians claimed to account for 30 (or even 40)% of the people and demanded an appropriate share of power, on the other side Macedonians said Albanians were barely 20 percent.[2]. However, the widely accepted number of Albanians in the Republic of Macedonia is according to the internationally monitored [3] 2002 census. The census data estimated that Albanians comprise 25.2% of the total population. Parliamentary election results typically shows 20% votes for Albanian parties. As of now, there is no Albanian politician that is member of non-Albanian political party, although it should be noted that many Albanians are below the requisite age to vote, and many may choose not to vote. According to UNPO, the actual Albanian population in the Republic of Macedonia constitutes 30-35% of the population [4].

Municipalities with an Albanian majority
Municipalities of the Republic of Macedonia with Albanian ethnic majority (according to the 2002 census data):

  • Čair municipality

  • Aračinovo municipality

  • Bogovinje municipality

  • Brvenica municipality

  • Vrapčište municipality

  • Gazi Baba municipality

  • Gostivar municipality

  • Debar municipality

  • Želino municipality

  • Zajas municipality

  • Lipkovo municipality

  • Oslomej municipality

  • Saraj municipality

  • Struga municipality

  • Studeničani municipality

  • Tearce municipality

  • Tetovo municipality

Albanians in the Republic of Macedonia, According to the 2002 Census

Albanians (Shqiptare in Albanian, Албанци/Albanci in Macedonian) are the largest ethnic minority in the Republic of Macedonia. The largest Albanian communities live in the regions of Tetovo (Tetova), Skopje (Shkupi), Gostivar (Gostivari), Debar (Dibra), Kicevo (Kerçova), Struga and Kumanovo (Kumanova)... For more Click here!

 

Albanian Second Largest City in Macedonia Tetovo

Tetovo is located at the foothills of the Shar Mountain in north-western Macedonia, 468 m above the sea level, on the edge of the Polog Valley. The city is separated by the river Pena, which flows from the Shar mountain. For more Click here!

The History of Albanians in the republic of Macedonia

 
Macedonian People
 
The Macedonians[1] (Macedonian: Македонци, Latinic:Makedonci) - also referred to as Macedonian Slavs [2] - are a South Slavic ethnic group who are primarily associated with the Republic of Macedonia. They speak the Macedonian language, a South Slavic language. The overwhelming majority of ethnic Macedonians live in the Republic of Macedonia, although there are also minority communities in neighboring Serbia, Greece, Albania and Bulgaria, as well as in diaspora communities... For more Click here!

Politics of the Republic of Macedonia

Politics of the Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) occurs within the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. For more Click here!

More information on politics and government of the Republic of Macedonia can be found at Politics of the Republic of Macedonia, the main article in the Politics and government of the Republic of Macedonia series.

Former President of Macedonia Branko Cervenkovski
Former President of Macedonia Boris Trajkovski
Former President of Macedonia Kiro Gligorov

Capital of Macedonia / SKOPJE
Skopje is the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. As largest city in the country, it is a political, economic, and cultural center of Macedonia. It lies on the upper course of the Vardar River and is located on a major north-south Balkan route between Belgrade and Athens. For more Click here!

 

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