Govrlevo (Macedonian: Говрлево) is a small village in the municipality of Sopište, North Macedonia. Govrlevo is famous for Adam of Macedonia (or "Adam of Govrlevo"), a Neolithic sculpture found by the archaeologist Milosh Bilbija from the Skopje City Museum, and is more than 6.000 years old.

Govrlevo
Говрлево
Village
The Monastery of St. Tryphon in Govrlevo
The Monastery of St. Tryphon in Govrlevo
Govrlevo is located in North Macedonia
Govrlevo
Govrlevo
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°56′N 21°21′E / 41.933°N 21.350°E / 41.933; 21.350
Country North Macedonia
Region Skopje
Municipality Sopište
Population
 (2002)
 • Total30
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
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Demographics

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According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 30 inhabitants.[1] Ethnic groups in the village include:[1]

Notable people

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Blagica Pavlovska, a famous Macedonian folk-singer was born in Govrlevo.

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. 173.