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Saraj, Grad Skopje, North Macedonia – North Macedonia Flag

Current Date And Time In Saraj, North Macedonia

Friday, 07 August 2026
17:59:03 CEST
Currency: North Macedonian Denar (MKD)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 25,379

📍 Cities Near To Saraj


Find cities, states and countries closest to Saraj in Grad Skopje, North Macedonia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Saraj.

📍 Saraj Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Saraj from our regional database:

State / RegionGrad Skopje
Total Population25,379
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude42° N
Center Longitude21.3278° E
Elevation271 m (889 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Grad Skopje#6 of 24
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arnakija Arnakija2 4 2
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bukovik Bukovik5 8 4
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Čajlane Čajlane5 7 4
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Dolno Sonje Dolno Sonje5 8 4
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gjorče Petro Gjorče Petro1 2 1
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Grčec Grčec1 1 1
South (S)
National Flag Of Kondovo Kondovo1 2 1
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Krušopek Krušopek1 1 1
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ljubin Ljubin1 2 1
West (W)
National Flag Of Rakotinci Rakotinci6 10 5
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sopishte Sopishte6 9 5
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Šuto Orizare Šuto Orizare6 9 5
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Sveta Petka Sveta Petka4 7 4
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Saraj


States and regions closest to Grad Skopje (home state of Saraj), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andrijevica Andrijevica98 158 85
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Andrijevica Andrijevica98 158 85
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Arachinovo Arachinovo6 10 6
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Berane Berane99 160 86
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Berane Berane99 160 86
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Berat County Berat County116 186 101
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Berovo Berovo76 122 66
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bijelo Polje Bijelo Polje112 180 97
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bijelo Polje Bijelo Polje112 180 97
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bitola Bitola68 109 59
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Saraj


Countries bordering or closest to North Macedonia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Saraj's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albania Albania88 141 76
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Austria Austria540 869 469
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina261 419 226
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bulgaria Bulgaria207 333 179
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Croatia Croatia408 656 354
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia642 1,034 558
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Greece Greece175 282 152
South (S)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary399 643 347
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Italy Italy473 762 411
West (W)
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo81 131 70
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Saraj. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Grad Skopje, North Macedonia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Saraj (You)Grad Skopje25,379
GrčecGrad Skopje1,3151.3S
KrušopekGrad Skopje1,2771.4ESE
LjubinGrad Skopje1,2301.5W
KondovoGrad Skopje11,6561.7NW
Gjorče PetroGrad Skopje41,0002.3ENE
ArnakijaGrad Skopje6993.7WSW
Sveta PetkaSopište5906.6S
ČajlaneGrad Skopje5107.3SW
Dolno SonjeSopište6177.8SSE
BukovikGrad Skopje1,2568.0WSW

🏆 Grad Skopje City Rankings

How does Saraj rank within Grad Skopje? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Saraj appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Skopje474,889
Čair64,773
Kisela Voda58,216
Gjorče Petro41,000
Butel36,154
Saraj ⭐25,379
Šuto Orizare20,800
Kondovo11,656
Dračevo10,605
Radishani9,123

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Skopje571.46
Butel60.79
Čair3.52

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Čair18,401.42
Skopje831.01
Butel594.74
✈️ Nearest Airport
Skopje International Airport
IATA: SKP
25 km (15 mi) from Saraj
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Grad Skopje Cities
Saraj ranks #6 of 24 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Saraj? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Saraj Sits on the Map

Saraj sits inside Grad Skopje, North Macedonia and ranks #6 of 24 cities in Grad Skopje by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Saraj to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Saraj outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Saraj and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Saraj against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Grad Skopje city rankings

🌎 Beyond Saraj: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Saraj and the countries closest to Saraj by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near North Macedonia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Saraj, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Saraj at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Saraj

If you're stringing together stops in Grad Skopje, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Saraj — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Saraj MapView the Saraj map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Saraj Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Grad Skopje OverviewExplore the Grad Skopje state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ North Macedonia Country DataGet complete North Macedonia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Saraj

Which cities are closest to Saraj?

See the Cities Near To Saraj table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Grad Skopje by population and density.

How is the distance from Saraj to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Saraj and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Saraj map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Saraj will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Saraj to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Saraj?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Saraj. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Grad Skopje city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Saraj compare in size to the cities near it?

Saraj ranks #6 of 24 cities in Grad Skopje by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Saraj?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Saraj is Skopje International Airport (SKP), about 25 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.