Jegunovce (Macedonian: Јегуновце (help·info)) is one of the larger villages in the Polog Valley, North Macedonia. It is located about 10 mi (15 km) northeast of the Macedonian city of Tetovo. It is the center of the Jegunovce Municipality.

Jegunovce Јегуновце
Village
Center of the village Jegunovce
Jegunovce Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 42°4′24″N 21°7′24″E
Country	North Macedonia
Region	Polog
Municipality	Jegunovce
Population  (2002)
• Total	846
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code(s)	044
Car plates	TE
Website

History

Jegunovce began to grow from a village into a small town after World War II, when the new Yugoslav government under Josip Broz Tito built a massive metallurgical plant (working mostly with chromium) in the area. The plant was named Jugohrom, and was one of the largest employers in Yugoslavia. The plant was renamed Silmak in 2002, and closed in 2006.[1] After reopening and closing later on again in early 2009 due to the world financial crisis and rapid decline in demand, Silmak started its operations again in July, 2009.

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 846 inhabitants.[2] Ethnic groups in the village include:[2]

• Macedonians 804
• Serbs 13
• Romani 21
• Others 8

Sports

The local football club is FK Jugohrom.

See also

• Jegunovce municipality
• North Macedonia
• Municipalities of North Macedonia

References

External links

• Official site of Jegunovce municipality

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