SOUTH-EAST REGION
GENERAL INFORMATION THE SOUTHEAST REGION
INTRODUCTION
The South-Eastern region stretches in the south-eastern part of the Republic of Macedonia and includes the territory of Strumica- Radovish, and Gevgelija- Valandovo Valley, located along the valley of Strumica, and Vardar River. The region includes the above-mentioned valleys and the massifs of Belasica mountain to the South, Ograzden to the East, Plachkovica to the North, and Srta in the central part, as well as the Eastern part of Kozuf mountain. The valleys of Strumica and Vardar River ensure communication linkage of the region with the neighbouring countries: Republic of Greece to the South, Republic of Bulgaria to the East, and to the North and the West with the Eastern and Vardar region respectively.
Ten municipalities are included in the South-Eastern region: Municipality of Bogdanci, Municipality of Bosilovo, Municipality of Valandovo, Municipality of Vasilevo, Municipality of Gevgelija, Municipality of Dojran, Municipality of Konche, Municipality of Novo Selo, Municipality of Radovish and Municipality of Strumica. According to a 2014 data, 8.4% of the Macedonian population resides in this region. The region has area of 2.835km2, which represents 10.9% of the total area of the country, with population density of 63.2 citizens per km2.
Figure: South-East region in Republic of Macedonia
Source: State Statistical Office, The Regions in the Republic of Macedonia, 2015
Table: General information for the municipalities in the South – Eastern Region
|
Municipality |
Population (Census 2002) |
Area (ha) |
Populated places |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Municipality of Bogdanci |
8.707 |
11.438 |
4 |
|
Municipality of Bosilovo |
14.260 |
15.000 |
16 |
|
Municipality of Valandovo |
11.890 |
33.140 |
29 |
|
Municipality of Vasilevo |
12.122 |
22.100 |
18 |
|
Municipality of Gevgelija |
22.988 |
48.343 |
17 |
|
Municipality of Dojran |
3.426 |
13.200 |
13 |
|
Municipality of Konche |
3.536 |
22.370 |
14 |
|
Municipality of Novo Selo |
11.567 |
25.000 |
16 |
|
Municipality of Radovish |
28.244 |
68.000 |
36 |
|
Municipality of Strumica |
54.676 |
32.149 |
25 |
|
TOTAL |
171.416 |
290.740 |
188 |
|
Source: State Statistical Office (2015) |
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The rich hydrographical network, the great number of sunny days, the climate and the favorable pedagogical conditions characterize the region as predominantly agricultural. The high-quality and abundant production of early gardening plants, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as industrial agricultural plants, provide development of the canned food industry for which the region is famous.
In recent years there has been increase in the tourism sector, which has led to increased capacities for accommodation, tourists and overnights in the region. This is mainly due to the revitalization and taking into advantage the Lake Dojran, as a tourist potential.
REGIONAL STATISTIC
Table: Basic information for the South-Eastern Region
|
Number of municipalities |
10 |
|---|---|
|
Number of populated places |
188 |
|
Total population, Census 2002 |
171.416 |
|
Estimate of population, 2014 |
173.522 |
|
Population Density, 2014 |
63,4 |
|
Total number of households, Census 2002 |
59.499 |
|
Average number of household members, Census 2002 |
3,4 |
|
Born alive, 2014 |
1.888 |
|
Deceased, 2014 |
1.764 |
|
Natural growth, 2014 |
124 |
|
Immigrants, 2014 |
275 |
|
Emigrants, 2014 |
25 |
|
Literacy rate of the population at the age above 10, Census 2002 |
96,0 |
|
Activity rate, 2014 |
66,9 |
|
Employment rate, 2014 |
52,9 |
|
Unemployment rate, 2014 |
20,8 |
|
Average paid gross salary per employee, 2014 |
24.482 |
|
Average paid net salary per employee, 2014 |
16.729 |
|
Number of primary schools, 2014/2015 |
119 |
|
Number of secondary schools, 2014/2015 |
8 |
|
Enrolled students in primary schools, 2014/2015 |
14.276 |
|
Enrolled students in secondary schools, 2014/2015 |
6.098 |
|
Number of graduated students, 2014 |
751 |
|
Number of active businesses, 2014 |
5.969 |
|
Number of founded companies, 2013 |
509 |
|
Number of closed companies, 2011 |
477 |
|
GDP per capita, 2012 |
252.278 |
|
Number of beds, 2014 |
6.277 |
|
Number of tourists, 2014 |
124.707 |
|
Number of overnights, 2014 |
401.065 |
|
Number of built apartments, 2014 |
349 |
|
Value of conducted construction work, 2014, in thousands of Denars |
1.515.367 |
|
Number of issued permissions for construction, 2014 |
224 |
Source: State Statistical Office, The Regions in the Republic of Macedonia, 2015.