Veselčani

Veselčani is a village in Municipality of Prilep. It used to be part of the former municipality of Topolčani.

Veselčani / Veselchani
Веселчани
Village
View of Veselchani from railroad Prilep-Bitola
View of Veselchani from railroad Prilep-Bitola
Veselčani / Veselchani is located in North Macedonia
Veselčani / Veselchani
Veselčani / Veselchani
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°16′19″N 21°26′30″E
Country North Macedonia
Region Pelagonia
Municipality Prilep
Elevation
578 m (1,896 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total273
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Area code+389-48

Demographics

According to the 1467-68 Ottoman defter, Veselčani appears being largely inhabited by an Albanian population. The register displayed mixed Albanian and Slavic anthroponymy. The names are: Gjon Arbanas, Rela Dimitri, Vlkashin son of Marin, Gropça son of Gjon, Tano son of Gropça, Todor son of Gjon.[1]

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 98 inhabitants.[2] Ethnic groups in the village include:[2]

References

  1. Rexha, Iljaz (2012). "POPULLSIA ALBANE GJATË MESJETËS NË HAPSIRËN E MAQEDONISË SË SOTME" (43): 39. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 186.


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