Fun facts about Tetovo
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The region was referred to as Htetovo in a Serbian Charter.
Tetovo
North Macedonia
Tetovo is a city in the northwestern part of North Macedonia, built on the foothills of Šar Mountain and divided by the Pena River. The municipality of Tetovo covers an area of 1,080 km2 (417 sq mi) at 468 meters (1,535 ft) above sea level, with a population of 63,176, making it the country's fifth largest city.
From the “Name” section
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The Šarena Džamija, or Painted Mosque, was built in 1438 and is one of the most important cultural structures in Tetovo.
Tetovo
North Macedonia
Tetovo is a city in the northwestern part of North Macedonia, built on the foothills of Šar Mountain and divided by the Pena River. The municipality of Tetovo covers an area of 1,080 km2 (417 sq mi) at 468 meters (1,535 ft) above sea level, with a population of 63,176, making it the country's fifth largest city.
From the “Culture” section
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Tetovo is home to two universities: the South East European University and the State University of Tetovo.
Tetovo
North Macedonia
Tetovo is a city in the northwestern part of North Macedonia, built on the foothills of Šar Mountain and divided by the Pena River. The municipality of Tetovo covers an area of 1,080 km2 (417 sq mi) at 468 meters (1,535 ft) above sea level, with a population of 63,176, making it the country's fifth largest city.
From the “History” section
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The most popular sport in Tetovo is football, represented by four clubs.
Tetovo
North Macedonia
Tetovo is a city in the northwestern part of North Macedonia, built on the foothills of Šar Mountain and divided by the Pena River. The municipality of Tetovo covers an area of 1,080 km2 (417 sq mi) at 468 meters (1,535 ft) above sea level, with a population of 63,176, making it the country's fifth largest city.
From the “Sports” section
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As of 2021, Tetovo has a population of 63,176, with Albanians making up 65.5% of the inhabitants.
Tetovo
North Macedonia
Tetovo is a city in the northwestern part of North Macedonia, built on the foothills of Šar Mountain and divided by the Pena River. The municipality of Tetovo covers an area of 1,080 km2 (417 sq mi) at 468 meters (1,535 ft) above sea level, with a population of 63,176, making it the country's fifth largest city.
From the “Demographics” section
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