Žilče is a village located within the Jegunovce Municipality in the Polog statistical region of North Macedonia.
Žilče
- Location: Situated in the northwestern part of North Macedonia, specifically in the Polog Valley, a fertile agricultural plain. The village lies at the foothills of the Šar Mountains.
- Demographics: As of the 2021 census, the village of Žilče had a population of 406 inhabitants. The population has historically been predominantly Macedonian.
- Historical Context: Like many villages in the region, Žilče's history is intertwined with agricultural practices and the broader socio-political developments of North Macedonia (and previously Yugoslavia and the Ottoman Empire).
Jegunovce Municipality
- Overview: Jegunovce is one of the 80 municipalities of North Macedonia. Its administrative seat is the village of Jegunovce, although it also governs a number of other villages, including Žilče.
- Geography: The municipality is located in the northern part of the Polog Valley, bordering Kosovo to the north. Its terrain ranges from fertile plains suitable for agriculture to mountainous areas.
- Administration: As a local self-government unit, the municipality is responsible for various public services, infrastructure, and local development initiatives for its constituent villages.
- Demographics: According to the 2021 census, the Jegunovce Municipality had a total population of 8,895 inhabitants. The population is diverse, with Macedonians forming the majority, alongside Albanian and other ethnic groups.
- Economy: The economy of the municipality is largely agrarian, with farming and livestock breeding being primary activities. There is also some presence of light industry.