Taor

Taor (Macedonian: Таор) is a village in North Macedonia. Administratively, Taor is in Zelenikovo Municipality and it is located some 20 km south-east of Skopje. Taor is on the left bank of the Vardar River.[1] According to the 2002 census, in Taor lived 152 people, all Macedonians.

Taor

Таор
Taor
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°53′53″N 21°36′41″E
Country North Macedonia
MunicipalityZelenikovo municipality
Statistical regionSkopje Statistical Region
Population
 (2002)
  Total152
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Car platesSK

Etymology

The etymology of the village's name Taor derives possibly from the ancient name Tauresium, an ancient town and modern archaeological site near the village.

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