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Kosel, North Macedonia

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Kosel (Macedonian: Косел) is a village in the municipality of Ohrid, North Macedonia.

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Kosel is located in North Macedonia
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Kosel
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°10′N 20°50′E
Country North Macedonia
Region Southwestern
Municipality Ohrid
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
566
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
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The village is known for its proximity to the extinct volcano Duvalo, which gives the village and its surroundings a permanent sulfuric scent.

Painting in the Church of St. Nicholas in Kosel

The population of Kosel Municipality, which merged with Ohrid Municipality in 2002, was 1,369.[1]

Demographics

As of the 2021 census, Kosel had 566 residents with the following ethnic composition:[2]

  • Macedonians 553
  • Persons for whom data are taken from administrative sources 9
  • Others 4

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 586 inhabitants.[3] Ethnic groups in the village include:[3]

Sports

Local football club FK Vulkan plays in the OFS Ohrid league.

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