Brvenica, North Macedonia
Brvenica (Macedonian: 
- It is one of the largest and most developed villages in the Tetovo region, and is the seat of the Brvenica Municipality.
- It is part of the Polog Statistical Region.
Municipality of Brvenica Општина Брвеница Komuna e Bërvenicës | |
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Rural municipality | |
 Coat of arms | |
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| Country |  |
| Region | Polog Statistical Region |
| Municipal seat | Brvenica |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Enver Pajaziti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 164.30 km2 (63.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 16,564 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Area code(s) | 044 |
| car plates | TE |
| Website | Official Website |
Geography and Location
The municipality borders
- Tetovo Municipality to the north,
- Želino Municipality to the east,
- Makedonski Brod Municipality to the southeast,
- Gostivar Municipality to the southwest,
- Vrapčište Municipality to the west and
- Bogovinje Municipality to the northwest.
Located in Lower nest about 7 km south of Tetovo, at an altitude of 440 m, on the left side of the river Temishnica (left tributary of the Vardar River).
Throughout the village dummy Brvenica passes and the largest river in North Macedonia - Vardar.
The village is located near the mountain Suva Gora, and has an excellent view of the Sar Planina.
Together with the village of Dolno Sedlarce is a large modern settlement.
Economy
On the territory of Brvenica, there are several commercial entities that employ most of the villagers.
Important economic subjects are
- Agriculture Plantage and
- the mill for processing fodder Agro Sloga.
Because the village is located in Polog valley, one of the most fertile plains in the Republic, the population of the village engaged in
- agriculture / farming,
- fruit production and
- intensive farming.
Demographics of Brvenica Municipality
| Demographics of Brvenica municipality | ||
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| Census year | Population | |
| 1994 | 14,793 | |
| 2002 | 15,855 | |
According to the 2002 Macedonian census, Brvenica Municipality has 15,855 inhabitants.[1]
Ethnic groups in the municipality:
- Albanians = 9,770 (61.6%)
- Macedonians = 5,949 (37.5%)
- others.
Demographics of the village of Brvenica
The village of Brvenica has 2,981 inhabitants of which:
- 2,834 are Macedonians,
- 68 are Serbs,
- one Bosniak and
- 15 is reported as other.
Much of the population Brvenica is temporarily working in foreign countries: Germany, Italy, UK, USA, Canada, Australia.
Social institutions
The village has eight-year primary school Koco Racin, park in the village where a monument to fallen soldiers during the Liberation.
The village has a standard football field on which football meetings are held.
There is a clinic with a permanent staff physician, and nurses.
In the village there are
- more self-service,
- discotheques,
- coffee bars,
- internet cafes,
- shops.
The village has produced Brvenica and urban plan, which is one of Brvenica most urbanized villages in Macedonia.
Regular events
In a multi Brvenica tradition of holding the following events:
- Celebration of Christmas (January 6)
- Epiphany (January 19)
- The feast of St. Athanasius (31 January) devoted to the church Athanasius in Brvenica
- Ilinden celebration of the feast (2 August)
References
- 2002 census results in English and Macedonian (PDF)