MUNICIPALITY RADOVIS

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUNICIPALITY

Municipality of Radovis is located in the southeastern part of the Republic of Macedonia and it occupies the northwestern part of Strumica – Radovis valley. The northern relief terrain of the municipality belongs to Plachkovica mountain while the southern to Smrdesnik mountain. The hilly area of Jurukluk along with the basin of Damjansko field is located to the northwest, and to the southeast is the floodplain of the river Radovishka. The Municipality of Radovish borders many municipalities: Municipality of Konche to the southwest, Municipality of Berovo to the east, Municipality of Vasilevo to the south, Municipality of Stip to the northwest and municipalities of Karbinci and Vinica to the north.

According to the territorial organization of local self government units as of 2005 the territory of the Municipality of Radovish was comprised of the city of Radovish and the following 20 populated surroundingareas: Oraovica, Podaresh, Jargulica, Pokrajchevo, Zleovo, Vojslavci, Suldurci, Kalugjerica, Injevo, Alikoch, Kodzalija, Buchim, Parnalija, Kozbunar, Smilanci, Shturovo, Supurgje, Kalauzlija, Buchim and Topolnica.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORT NETWORK

HUMAN RESOURCES AND EDUCATION

Population: 28.244 inhabitants (according to the census of 2002).

Gender structure: 14.352 men, 13.892 women.

Ethnic structure of the population: 84,10% Macedonians, 14,38% Turks, 0,25% Serbs, 0,96% Roma, 0,31% other.

Educational institutions: At the territory of the municipality there is one high school and five primary schools.

Age structure of the population (2014)

Chart: Population pyramid – Radovis

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Source: State Statistical Office, 2015

Active and passive job seekers

Number of unemployed people: 2.853 (as of 31.11.2015 ).

Chart: Unemployed people - Radovis

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Source: Employment Service Agency, Republic of Macedonia, 2015.

Age structure of the unemployed

Chart: Active job seekers

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Source: Employment Service Agency, Republic of Macedonia, 2015.

Chart: Passive jobseekers

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Source: Employment Service Agency, Republic of Macedonia, 2015.

Educational structure of the unemployed

LOCAL ECONOMY

Number of active business entities: 894.

Chart: Active business entities -Radovis

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Source: State Statistical Office, 2015

Dominant industries: tobacco production, food industry, textile industry , wood - processing industry, construction industry, manufacturing of paper and paper packaging.

Chart: Number of business entities in the dominant industries– Radovis

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Source: State Statistical Office, 2015

Main comparative advantages of the Municipality: Abundance in various ore concentrated on a small area ( copper , gold , silver , iron and lead) , favorable climatic conditions (blend of Mediterranean and mild continental climate – 276 sunny days), a favorable geographical position (equal strategic communication with most major urban centers).

Most important local enterprises: Buchim (Mining - copper, gold, silver, etc.); Alfainzhinering (energetics, construction , etc. ) ; Suppliers Andonovi, 6ti Noemvri ( processing and preserving of meat and meat products ) , Mardi , MK Markos, MK Marteks, Dekorteks, Super Hit ( textile industry), AD Jaka Tabak (tobacco industry); Tehnika (construction) Kometal Petre, Semi, Metalpromet (metallurgy) ; Gold Mak (processing of precious metals - gold, silver), 22ri Oktomvri (trade - electrical materials); Roloplastika (processing of plastics and PVC sewer pipes, etc. ) Modern home Bazhe (wood industry and packaging); Valentina promet (trade, construction materials); Flores, Fungi Flora, Best Food (purchase and processing of agricultural products, forest fruits); Detonim Buchim (production and sales of explosives); Dairy Gorgievi (processing of milk and production of dairy products) , Di trans DOO (transport).

Most important foreign investors: Buchim (Russia) - mining (copper, gold, silver, etc.).

Mineral resources: clay kaolin, quartz, granite, lime, iron, copper, lead, zinc, gold and silver.

Tourism and catering industry: 5 hotels, 25 restaurants and pizza restaurants, 4 coffee bars, 2 night clubs.

INDUSTRIAL ZONES AND LOCATIONS FOR INVESTMENT

Municipality of Radovish has 2 Industrial zones–Industrial zone “Radovish” and Industrial zone “Podaresh”.

Municipal advantages for investing in the industrial zones: The Municipal Council, upon investor requirement, can reach a decision for determining special advantages for a certain investment.