Samokov
A modest Macedonian village of red-tile rooftops spread across a forested mountain valley in the Porečе region, offering a quiet base for exploring upland country and the wider UNESCO-recognized surroundings.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population1,429
- Nearest water from center 4.9 km3.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.0 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Samokov: quick answers
Where is Samokov?
Samokov is in Југозападен, North Macedonia, about 39 km24 miles in a straight line from Tetovo.
How do you get to Samokov?
The nearest airport is Ohrid (OHD), about 2 hr 10 min away by road. The nearest train station is Гостиражни, about 1 hr 33 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Samokov?
The warmest month is August, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C28°F. The wettest month is May, with about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Samokov?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.