Kumanovo
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| Etymology: Macedonian: Куманово | |||
| Nickname(s): Kumanovska Republika | |||
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 Kumanovo
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| Coordinates: 42°08′09″N 21°43′05″E / 42.13583°N 21.71806°E | |||
| Country |
 Macedonia |
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| Region |
 Northeastern
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| Municipality |
 Kumanovo
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| Founded | 1096 | ||
| Incorporated | 1519 | ||
| Named for | tribe Kumans | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Town Assembly | ||
| • Mayor | Zoran Damjanovski (SDUM) | ||
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| Area | |||
| • Town | 509.48 km2 (196.71 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | +340 m (1,120 ft) | ||
| Population (2002) | |||
| • Town | 70.842 | ||
| • Density | 207.04/km2 (536.2/sq mi) | ||
| • Metro | 105 484 | ||
| Census in 2012 cancelled | |||
| Demonym(s) | Kumanovec | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| Postal codes | 1300 | ||
| Area code(s) | +389 (0) 31 | ||
| Car plates | KU | ||
| Patron saints | St. George | ||
| Date of Liberation | 11 November 1945 | ||
| Climate | Cfa | ||
| Website | kumanovo |
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Kumanovo (Macedonian: Куманово [kuˈmanɔvɔ]; also known by other alternative names) is a city in the Republic of Macedonia and is the seat of Kumanovo Municipality which is the largest municipality in the country. Municipal institutions include a city council, mayor and other administrative bodies.
The name of the city in Macedonian, Serbian and Bulgarian (all local Slavic tongues) is Kumanovo (Куманово). In Albanian, it is Kumanova or Kumanovë. Kumanovo derives from the name of the Cumans, a western branch of Kipchaks, the tribe that invaded the area in the early 12th century.
Kumanovo is situated in the northeastern part of the Macedonia, near the capital city of Skopje. The coordinates of the city are approximately 42°05'N and 21°40'E. Kumanovo lies 340 metres (1,115 feet) above sea level and is surrounded by the Karadag part of Skopska Crna Gora mountain on its western side, Gradištanska mountain on its southern side, and Mangovica and German mountain on the Eastern side. Kumanovo has a temperate climate. Skopje airport also serves Kumanovo.
Goce Delčev, Zelen rid, Pero Čičo (Banevo Trlo), Karpoš (Rajkova Kuka), (Ajdučka Češma), Sokolana, Igor Tričkovik (Pukovsko),Vera Kotorka (Dobrošane), Bedinje, Jane Sandanski (Babin Dol), Sredorek.
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