Prilep

Prilep (Macedonian: Прилеп [ˈpriːlɛp] ) is the fourth-largest city in North Macedonia. According to 2021 census results, it has a population of 63,308 and is known as "the city under Marko's Towers" because of its proximity to the towers of Prince Marko.

Prilep
Прилеп (Macedonian)
From top, clockwise: panorama of Prilep from Hotel Kristal Palas; Čento Square; Čarši Mosque ruins; Mound of the Unbeaten; Memorial Museum of October 11, 1941; Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius; commercial building in city centre
Nickname: 
"The city under Marko's Towers"
Prilep
Location in North Macedonia
Prilep
Prilep (Balkans)
Coordinates: 41°20′40″N 21°33′10″E
Country North Macedonia
Region Pelagonia
Municipality Prilep
Government
  MayorBorce Jovceski
Area
  Town1,194.44 km2 (461.18 sq mi)
  Urban
19.29 km2 (7.45 sq mi)
Elevation
620 m (2,030 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Town63,308
  Density64.27/km2 (166.5/sq mi)
  Urban
63,308
  Urban density3,300/km2 (8,500/sq mi)
  Metro
79,834
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Postal codes
7500
Area code(+389) 048
Patron saintsSaint Nicholas
ClimateCfa
Websitewww.prilep.gov.mk
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