Velebrdo
Village in Polog, North Macedonia
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Velebrdo (Macedonian: Велебрдо) is a village in the municipality of Mavrovo and Rostuša, North Macedonia. Situated on the slopes of the Dešat mountain, 2 km from the River Radika. The village has a relatively flat terrain, placed on a hill (брдо), giving it a unique position with extensive views of the surrounding mountains and the Radika valley.
Velebrdo
Велебрдо | |
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Village | |
Panoramic view of the village | |
  Velebrdo Location within North Macedonia | |
| Coordinates: 41°37′N 20°36′E | |
| Country |  North Macedonia |
| Region |  Polog |
| Municipality |  Mavrovo and Rostuša |
| Elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 750 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 1254 |
| Car plates | GV |
Origin of the name
The village is believed to have been named after its founder, called Vele.[1]
