| Statistical regions of North Macedonia | |
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| Category | Unitary state |
| Location | North Macedonia |
| Number | 8 statistical regions |
| Populations | 138,722 (Vardar) – 607,007 (Skopje) |
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North Macedonia is divided into eight statistical regions. [1]
| Region | Area (km2) | Macedonian name | Population (2021 census) | Largest city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 3,537 | Источен регион | 150,234 | Štip |
| Northeastern | 2,310 | Североисточен регион | 152,982 | Kumanovo |
| Pelagonia | 4,717 | Пелагониски регион | 210,431 | Bitola |
| Polog | 2,416 | Полошки регион | 251,552 | Tetovo |
| Skopje | 1,812 | Скопски регион | 607,007 | Skopje |
| Southeastern | 2,739 | Југоисточен регион | 148,387 | Strumica |
| Southwestern | 3,340 | Југозападен регион | 177,398 | Ohrid |
| Vardar | 4,042 | Вардарски регион | 138,722 | Veles |
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