Veleshta (Velesta), Struga
Veleshta: village in North Macedonia
About
Quick Facts about Velesta
| Population | 5,834 |
| Country | Ottoman Empire, North Macedonia |
| State | Struga (North Macedonia) |
| Postal code | 6334 |
| Phone Area Codes | 046 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2408,20.6439 |
| Male population | 25, 2226, 1061, 2457, 1756, 1431, 1193, 2971 |
| Female population | 2039, 1299, 23, 1599, 953, 2577, 1111, 2863 |
| Altitude | 2,267 feet / 691 meters |
| Time Zone | Central European Summer Time, Central European Time |
| Local time | 06:10:07 (15th April 2026) |
Geography
Velesta is located at 41°14'27"N 20°38'38"E (41.2408300, 20.6438900).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2,014 | - | census |
| 1953 | 2,304 | 12.59% | census |
| 1961 | 2,730 | 15.6% | census |
| 1971 | 3,355 | 18.63% | census |
| 1981 | 4,265 | 21.34% | census |
| 1991 | 48 | -8785.42% | census |
| 1994 | 5,034 | 99.05% | census |
| 2002 | 5,834 | 13.71% | census |
Veleste, Velešte, Велешта