Куманово Kumanovo
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Location of the city of Kumanovo (red) within the Republic of Macedonia
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Government
- Mayor	Zoran Damjanovski
Elevation	+340 m (1,115 ft)
Population (2002)
- Total	105 484
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
Postal codes	1300
Area code(s)	389 031
Patron saints	St. George
Website: http://www.kumanovo.gov.mk

Kumanovo (Macedonian: Куманово) is the third largest city in the Republic of Macedonia after Skopje and Bitola, and is the seat of the Kumanovo municipality which is the largest municipality in the country. Municipal institutions include a city council, mayor and other administrative bodies. Image File history File links Flag_of_Macedonia. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (400x604, 353 KB) Опис Coat of arms of Kumanovo municipality Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... For an explanation of terms related to Macedonia, see Macedonia (terminology). ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries that do not observe summer time Central European Time (CET) is one of the names of the time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Central European Time West Africa Time British Summer Time* Irish Summer Time* Western European Summer Time* Category: ... A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating telephone number ranges to countries, regions, areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks such as mobile phone networks. ... For alternate uses, see Saint George (disambiguation) Saint George on horseback rides alongside a wounded dragon being led by a princess, late 19th century engraving. ... For an explanation of terms related to Macedonia, see Macedonia (terminology). ... Location of the city of Skopje (green) in the Republic of Macedonia Country Macedonia Municipality Government  - Mayor Trifun Kostovski Area  - Total 1,854 km² (715. ... Nickname: Motto: Bitolia, babam Bitolia Location of the city of Bitola (red) within the Republic of Macedonia Coordinates: , Government  - Mayor Vladimir Taleski Area  - City 422. ... Kumanovo (Macedonian:Куманово) is a municipality in northern Macedonia. ...

[edit] Geography

Kumanovo is situated in the northeastern part of the Republic of Macedonia, near the capital city of Skopje. The coordinates of the city are approximately 42°05'N and 21°40'E. Although Kumanovo lies 340 m above sea level, it is surrounded by the Karadag part of Skopska Crna Gora mountain on its western side, Gradishtanska planina mountain on its southern side and Mangovica and German mountain on the eastern side. Kumanovo has a temperate climate. Skopje airport greatly helps Kumanovo's tourism. For an explanation of terms related to Macedonia, see Macedonia (terminology). ... Location of the city of Skopje (green) in the Republic of Macedonia Country Macedonia Municipality Government  - Mayor Trifun Kostovski Area  - Total 1,854 km² (715. ... For the usage in virology, see temperate (virology). ...

[edit] Etymology

Kumanovo is believed to derive from the Cumans, a Turkic tribe who settled the area in the 12th-13th century. Cuman, also called Polovtsy, Polovtsian, or the Anglicized Polovzian (Russian: , Ukrainian: , Turkish: , Bulgarian: , Romanian: , Hungarian: ), is a Western European exonym for the western Kipchaks. ... (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ...

[edit] Demographics

The population according to the 2002 census numbers 105,484, the majority of which are ethnic Macedonians(63.746), with a significant minority of ethnic Albanians (27.290) and Serbs (9062).^[1] Serbs are one of the constitutional peoples of the Republic of Macedonia. ...

[edit] History

[edit] Early history

The area boasts many pre-modern settlements; the oldest are: the Kostoperska karpa, the Bronze Age Gradiste (near the village of Pelince), the Neolithic site of Mlado Nagorichane, the Iron Age tumulus Groblje (village of Vojnik), the Roman Necropolis Drezga (village of Lopate), the Roman Settlement Vicianus (village of Klechovce), and many others.

The city was first mentioned in 1519 in a document housed in a Turkish archive in Istanbul. The most comprehensive and relevant information on Kumanovo is provided by Evlija Celebija in 1660: Events March 4 - Hernán Cortés lands in Mexico. ... Istanbul (Turkish: , Greek: , historically Byzantium and later Constantinople; see other names) is Turkeys most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. ... Evliya Çelebi (also known as Derviş Mehmed Zılli) (March 25, 1611–1682) was one of the most famous Ottoman travelers, who traveled throughout the territories of the Ottoman Empire and the neighbouring lands over a period of forty years. ... // Events January 1 - Colonel George Monck with his regiment crosses from Scotland to England at the village of Coldstream and begins advance towards London in support of English Restoration. ...

"The colony of Kumanovo is situated on the territory of the Skopje sanjak and represents one county. The city is embellished with many rivers and 600 tile-roofs houses. The mosque in the downtown is beautiful, there are teke, madrassa (Islamic religious secondary school), caravanserai(Turkish bath), a number of shops and water mills; and the climate is pleasant and agreeable. There are many vineyards and gardens".

Hristijan Todorovski - Karposh, people's hero of Macedonia. Born in Kumanovo.

Kumanovo became an urban settlement and administrative center of the region at the end of the 16th century or the beginning of the 17th century. Following the turbulent events (notably, the Karposh rebellion in 1689) the city experienced a period of stagnation, and by the end of 18th century Kumanovo epitomized an Ottoman provincial town. The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca as it exists today A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith. ... A Madrasah complex in Gambia Ulugh Beg Madrasa, Samarkand, ca. ... A hammam in Chefchaouen, Morocco The Turkish hammam (also Turkish bath or hamam) is the Middle Eastern variant of a steam bath, which can be categorized as a wet relative of the sauna. ...

A great rebel leader named Karpoš was born in a village near Kumanovo called Vojnik. Initially, he was a vassal of Turks, but when the Ottoman empire began to weaken in 1689 and discontent rose concerning new higher taxation policies, Karpoš became a turning point in the battle versus the Turks. In that period Austria staged an attack on the Ottoman Empire. Then the Karpoš seized upon the situation and the uprising quickly spread to the rebels freeing Kratovo, Kriva Palanka, Kumanovo, Kačanik and in other towns. Then, together with the Austrian army, lead by Emperor Leopold I, they fought to liberate Skopje and Štip. Vojnik is a slavic word meaning Soldier and may refer to: Vojnik, a town and municipality in Slovenia. ... Year 1689 (MDCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Ottoman redirects here. ... Kratovo is a small town 40 kilometers south east of Moscow located between Zhukovskiy and Ramenskoe home to the Olympic Champion Yuriy Borzakovskiy    This article is a stub. ... The municipality of Kriva Palanka is located in the northeastern part of the Republic of Macedonia. ... Kaçanik is known as an administrative town by the end of XVI century, and up to year 1891 it was a part of Sanxhak of Shkupi known as Nahije, which again belonged to the Vilajet of Kosova. ... Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor Silver coin of Leopold I, 3 Kreuzers, dated 1670. ... Location of the city of Skopje (green) in the Republic of Macedonia Country Macedonia Municipality Government  - Mayor Trifun Kostovski Area  - Total 1,854 km² (715. ... City motto : Coordinates Municipality : Å tip municipality Elevation 300 m Population 43 625 Time zone  - Standard  - Summer (DST) CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) Founded Area code +389 32 Postal code {{{postal_code}}} Car plates Å T Official Website www. ...

Later there was a change in the military and political situation in the Balkans, which had a crucial effect on the rebellion. The Austrian army was forced to withdraw and powerful Turkish forces, reinforced by Tatar detachments belonging to the Crimean Khan Selim Giral, attacked the rebels. After fierce battles the Turks took Kriva Palanka, the rebel stronghold, and then attacked Kumanovo and its newly-constructed fortress. Karpoš was captured, removed to Skopje, and put to death on the Stone Bridge across the Vardar Historically, the term Tatar (or Tartar) has been ambiguously used by Europeans to refer to many different peoples of Inner Asia and Northern Asia. ... Motto Процветание в единстве(Russian) Protsvetanie v edinstve(transliteration) Prosperity in unity Anthem Нивы и горы твои волшебны, Родина(Russian) Nivy i gory tvoi volshebny, Rodina(transliteration) Your fields and mounts are wonderful, Motherland Location of Crimea (red) with respect to Ukraine (light blue). ... This article is about the title. ... Vardar in Skopje Axios redirects here. ...

[edit] Modern history

It developed economically in the late 19th century (agriculture, handcrafts and trade). Still, industrial development occurred only at the end of the Second World War. The rapid economic, administrative and cultural expansion of Kumanovo began in 1945. Today, it is a modern city with approximately 100,000 inhabitants. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ...

The anti-fascist insurrection of Macedonians and the struggle for national and social liberation began in Kumanovo and Prilep on October 11, 1941. Anti-Fascism is a belief and practice of opposing all forms of Fascism. ... Nickname: Location of the city of Prilep (red) within the Republic of Macedonia Coordinates: , Government  - Mayor Marjan Risteski Area  - City 1,194. ... is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1941 (disambiguation). ...

[edit] Contemporary turmoil

At 4:45 PM (local time), on December 27, 2002, a bomb went off in front of Kumanovo's Goce Delčev High School while classes were still in session, killing one and injuring five bystanders. Goce Delčev is Kumanovo's biggest high school and is located near the central square. Shrapnel was found as far as 100 meters away from a trash can in front of the school where the bomb had been concealed. Shortly after the detonation, police arrived and blocked off adjacent streets. While the identity of the perpetrators and their motivation is unknown, they are suspected to be ethnic Albanians. December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (362nd in leap years). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Albanians in the Republic of Macedonia, according to the 1981 census. ...

[edit] Economy

The town's metal-processing, tobacco, agriculture, footwear and textile industries have made it an economic, trading and cultural center of approximately 135,529 people. Agriculture and trade developed mainly in the 19th century, but the city's modern look was established after the Second World War. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ...

[edit] Roads

A 40 kilometre highway exists between Skopje and Kumanovo, going near Kumanovo in the north and crossing the border with Serbia. A railway also connects Skopje with Kumanovo and Serbia. Another important road goes from Kumanovo to Kriva Palanka and then to the border with Bulgaria. Not to be confused with Republika Srpska. ... Not to be confused with Republika Srpska. ... The municipality of Kriva Palanka is located in the northeastern part of the Republic of Macedonia. ...

[edit] Culture

The Kumanovo area has several important monuments, including the Church of St. George in the village of Staro Nagorichane, the monastery of Karpino, the Ascension of Holy Mother in the village of Matejce, the Church of St. Petka in the village of Mlado Nagorichane, the Church of the Holy Trinity, built in 1902, and the Eski mosque, built in 1751. The Church of St. ... This article concerns the holy Trinity of Christianity. ... Year 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Events Adam Smith is appointed professor of logic at the University of Glasgow March 25 - For the last time, New Years Day is legally on March 25 in England and Wales. ...

The oldest and biggest church in the town is the Church of St. Nikolas. There are icons from the XIII century in the church. The church represents a masterwork of Andreja Damjanov, an important Macedonian renaissance architect. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Andreja Damjanov (Papradište, 1813–Veles, 1878) was a Macedonian architect, considered one of the most eminent Balkan master-builders. ...

Kumanovo has several monuments dating back to the prehistoric period. The most important ones are: Gradishte, an archaeological place of interest that is situated near the village of Pelince and dates from the Bronze Age. Near the village of Mlado Nagorichane is another interesting site dating from the period of Neolith. Near the village of Lopate is the Drezga place that represents a Roman necropolis. The Bronze Age is a period in a civilizations development when the most advanced metalworking has developed the techniques of smelting copper from natural outcroppings and alloys it to cast bronze. ... An array of Neolithic artefacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools Excavated dwellings at Skara Brae Scotland, Europes most complete Neolithic village. ...

However, one of the most important sites located near the Kumanovo is the 4,000 year old megalithic astronomical observatory of Kokino, located 30 km northeast of Kumanovo and discovered in 2001. It is ranked fourth on the list of old observatories by NASA. Kokino (Macedonian: Кокино) is an important megalithic observatory site discovered in 2001 by archeologist Jovica Stankovski in the northeastern Republic of Macedonia, approximately 30 km from the town of Kumanovo, near the village of Staro Nagorichane. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see NASA (disambiguation). ...

The oldest folklore assemble in the Republic of Macedonia, KUD "Pance Pesev" is placed in Kumanovo. This year the assemble is celebrating 80 years of existence. It has represented Kumanovo and Macedonia on many international folklore festivals in Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Turkey, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, Poland, France, etc. The president is Mr. Miroslav Krstevski. For an explanation of terms related to Macedonia, see Macedonia (terminology). ... Not to be confused with Republika Srpska. ... This article is about the country in Europe. ...

Kumanovo has a library, cultural center, museum and national theatre. Several painting colonies and exhibitions take place every year in Kumanovo or in nearby villages. Kumanovo is distinguished by its jazz festival which features bands from all over the world. In 2002 the Macedonian bands Foltin and Dragan Dautovski Kvartet, as well as bands from Croatia, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro participated in the festival and in 2005 bands from as far as the Netherlands and Norway participated. Not to be confused with Republika Srpska. ... This article is about the country in Europe. ...

Every year Kumanovo has a “Days of comedy” festival, sponsored by the Macedonian Ministry of Culture, featuring comedies from several Macedonian theatres and also from neighbouring Serbia and Bulgaria. Not to be confused with Republika Srpska. ...

Kumanovo is organizing the manifestation “City of culture 2006”.

[edit] Sister Cities

• Plovdiv; Bulgaria

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[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Kumanovo FAQ
• Kokino megalithic observatory
• Kokino ancient observatory
• Kumanovo jazz festival

Cities and Towns in the Republic of Macedonia
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