Kuklica

Kuklica (Macedonian: Куклица) is a small village in the municipality of Kratovo, North Macedonia. It is known for the hundreds of naturally formed stone pillars that resemble humans. The village has about 100 inhabitants.

Kuklica
Куклица
Village
Stone pillars in Kuklica
Stone pillars in Kuklica
Kuklica is located in North Macedonia
Kuklica
Kuklica
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 42°07′N 22°02′E
Country North Macedonia
Region Northeastern
Municipality Kratovo
Population
 (2002)
  Total97
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
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Geographic location

Kuklica is located 8 km (5 mi) northwest from Kratovo. It is known by natural phenomena of characteristic erosive landforms called earth pyramids, earth pillars or stone dolls. These landforms are found on the right side of Kriva River valley, at the 415–420 m (1,362–1,378 ft) above sea level, and extend over an area of 0.3 square kilometres (0.12 sq mi).

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 97 inhabitants.[1] Ethnic groups in the village include:[1]

See also

References

  1. Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 314.


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