Vinica, North Macedonia
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Vinica
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Website | www.OpstinaVinica.gov.mk/ |
Vinica (
The town is located under the mountain of Plačkovica, in the southeastern part of the Kočani Valley. It covers the northern part of the river Bregalnica sinks. There are also several other rivers that flow through Vinica, like the Vinička, Gradečka and Osojnica. The town is known for its historic Roman fortress, Viničko Kale, situated on a hill overlooking the modern town.
Etymology
The name Vinica is derived from word vine, since the city was formerly noted for its vineyards. On terracotta icons found in Viničko Kale, the name of town is noted as Vinea or Vince.
History
Neolithic times
The territory of Vinica was inhabited in neolithic times. More recent evidence of habitation comes from findings on Viničko Kale from the 6th to the 12th century AD.
Byzantine Empire
The original
Ottoman Empire
The city was a
Yugoslavia time
Before 1980, on the hill where the fortress was found, there were many
Demographics
As of 2002, the town had 10,863 inhabitants and the ethnic composition was the following:
- Macedonians 9.706 (89.84%)
- Roma 809 (7.49%)
- Turks 216 (1.99%)
- Aromanians 101 (0.93%)
- Others 31
Culture
In Vinica, there are two
There are several
- Vinica, medieval settlement.
- Pazarište, settlement from Roman times.
- Vinica Fortress, fortified settlement from late ancient times.
- Gorica, settlement and early Christian basilica from late ancient times.
- Ila, necropolis from the Iron Age.
Economy
One of the major activities in Vinica is agriculture. Farmers engage in the production of rice, which is very characteristic of the basin in which Vinica is located. The town also has industrial activities, among which is the best represented the textiles and wood furniture production industry. The major companies are: Makprogres, Viničanka, Vinka, Triko, Treska, Mebel-Vi. The city has many
Sport and leisure
The leading sport in Vinica is