Velebrdo

Velebrdo () is a village in the municipality of Mavrovo and RostuÅ¡a, North Macedonia. Situated on the slopes of the DeÅ¡at mountain, 2 km from the River Radika. The village has a relatively flat terrain, placed on a hill (брдо), giving it a unique position with extensive views of the surrounding mountains and the Radika valley.

Origin of the name

The village is believed to have been named after its founder, called Vele.

Demographics

Velebrdo has traditionally been inhabited by a Torbeš and Orthodox Macedonian population.

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 750 inhabitants. The ethnic composition was as follows:

• Macedonians – 609
• Turks – 132
• Albanians – 6
• Others – 3

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