Coordinates: 42°07′N 22°02′E / 42.117°N 22.033°E / 42.117; 22.033

Kuklica

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Kuklica
Куклица
Village
Stone pillars in Kuklica
Stone pillars in Kuklica
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Country North Macedonia
Region Northeastern
Municipality Kratovo
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
97
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
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Kuklica (Macedonian: Куклица) is a small village in the municipality of Kratovo, North Macedonia. It is known for the hundreds of naturally formed stone pillars that resemble humans. The village has about 100 inhabitants.

Geographic location

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Kuklica is located 8 km (5 mi) northwest from Kratovo. It is known by natural phenomena of characteristic erosive landforms called earth pyramids, earth pillars or stone dolls. These landforms are found on the right side of Kriva River valley, at the 415–420 m (1,362–1,378 ft) above sea level, and extend over an area of 0.3 square kilometres (0.12 sq mi).

Demographics

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According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 97 inhabitants.[1] Ethnic groups in the village include:[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 314.