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Veles, North Macedonia – North Macedonia Flag

Current Date And Time In Veles, North Macedonia

Sunday, 28 June 2026
08:10:20 CEST
Capital: Veles
Currency: North Macedonian Denar (MKD)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 54,384
Area: 1,112.13 km²
State Code: F1

States Near To Veles


Find states and regions closest to Veles in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across North Macedonia and Europe.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in North Macedonia

📍 Veles 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 Veles from our regional database:

Capital CityVeles
Total Population54,384
Land Area1,112 km²
Population Density48.90 / km²
Center Latitude41.7165° N
Center Longitude21.7723° E
Average Elevation188 m (616 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Lozovo Lozovo8 mi13 km7 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chashka Chashka12 mi19 km10 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Gradsko Gradsko13 mi21 km11 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sveti Nikole Sveti Nikole13 mi22 km12 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Zelenikovo Zelenikovo15 mi24 km13 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Rosoman Rosoman16 mi26 km14 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Petrovec Petrovec18 mi28 km15 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Studenichani Studenichani19 mi30 km16 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ilinden Ilinden22 mi35 km19 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Shtip Shtip22 mi36 km19 nm
East (E)

Countries Near To Veles


Explore countries nearest to Veles by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Veles supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo81 mi131 km70 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Albania Albania88 mi141 km76 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Montenegro Montenegro143 mi231 km124 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Serbia Serbia171 mi274 km148 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Greece Greece175 mi282 km152 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Veles. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Veles (You)North Macedonia54,3841,11248.90
LozovoNorth Macedonia2,5721665.58
ChashkaNorth Macedonia8,0758194.63
GradskoNorth Macedonia236
Sveti NikoleNorth Macedonia17,68348317.15
ZelenikovoNorth Macedonia4,82417714.84
RosomanNorth Macedonia133
StudenichaniNorth Macedonia276
IlindenNorth Macedonia16,9109772.21
ShtipNorth Macedonia583
KavadarciNorth Macedonia38,87599214.94

🏆 North Macedonia State Rankings

How does Veles rank within North Macedonia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Veles appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Kumanovo109,228
Bitola91,983
Tetovo91,760
Kichevo56,937
Veles ⭐54,384
Kavadarci38,875
Kochani37,758
Bogovinje30,928
Lipkovo29,965
Zhelino28,044

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Kichevo521.69
Tetovo137.92
Bogovinje92.28
Vrapchishte84.93
Ilinden72.21
Kumanovo71.68
Tearce56.04
Lipkovo53.61
Zhelino52.91
Veles ⭐48.90
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Veles, North Macedonia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Veles is a state or region within North Macedonia in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Veles is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Veles to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Veles to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of North Macedonia — see North Macedonia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Veles

This page also lists countries nearest to Veles by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near North Macedonia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Veles using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Veles.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Veles to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across North Macedonia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Veles MapView the Veles satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in VelesExplore all cities and towns in Veles for urban market analysis.
🏳️ North Macedonia Country DataGet complete North Macedonia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Veles

How is the distance from Veles to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Veles map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Veles mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Veles to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Veles in North Macedonia?

See the States Near To Veles table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Veles below the states table, or compare all North Macedonia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in North Macedonia?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and North Macedonia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.