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The authentic history of the town, told by the elders.
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'''Dračevo''' ({{lang-mk|Драчево}}) is a [[suburb]] in the [[Municipalities of the Republic of Macedonia|municipality]] of [[Kisela Voda Municipality|Kisela Voda]], [[Republic of Macedonia]]. It is a suburb of [[Skopje]] and one of the first major settlements in that region and has a fully developed socio-economical life. It is located 10&nbsp;km south-east from the center of the city of Skopje. Fellow warning from the natives, if you are approached by what seems to be a teenager with red hair and are requested for something by the name of Dza-Best, steer clear from that person. He goes by the name of Gele (Macedonian:Џеле).
'''Dračevo''' ({{lang-mk|Драчево}}) is a [[suburb]] in the [[Municipalities of the Republic of Macedonia|municipality]] of [[Kisela Voda Municipality|Kisela Voda]], [[Republic of Macedonia]]. It is a suburb of [[Skopje]] and one of the first major settlements in that region and has a fully developed socio-economical life. It is located 10&nbsp;km south-east from the center of the city of Skopje. Fellow warning from the natives, if you are approached by what seems to be a teenager with red hair and are requested for something by the name of Dza-Best, steer clear from that person. He goes by the name of Gele (Macedonian:Џеле).


== History ==
== History ==
The name origins from another ancient village name called Dračevica, mainly because its population settled from there. The ancient village was located {{convert|15|km|0|abbr=on}} south-east from the center of Skopje.
The name origins from another ancient village name called Dračevica, mainly because its population settled from there. The ancient village was located {{convert|15|km|0|abbr=on}} south-east from the center of Skopje.
The belief is that in 1200 there was a Slavic settlement, whose origin is from the ancient Rome. There were recently found Roman artifacts and mosaics in the archaeological location called Crkviste. They are still there in the back yard of the church. The settlement in the Roman period is believed to be ruled by a Roman representative called Tribu.{{Citation needed|date=June 2008}}
The belief is that in 1200 there was a Slavic settlement, whose origin is from the ancient Rome. There were recently found Roman artifacts and mosaics in the archaeological location called Crkviste. They are still there in the back yard of the church. The settlement in the Roman period is believed to be ruled by a Roman representative called Tribu.

The Roman people started the myth or tradition about the onion. The onion is the vegetable signature of the City. It is also the symbol of the towns flag. About 10 years ago the townspeople were arguing about the towns flag, wether it should be a white onion or a red onion. The debate went in a fight which had several casualiities.{{Citation needed|date=June 2008}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

Revision as of 22:44, 27 January 2018

Dračevo
Драчево
Suburb
ARS red onion
Dračevo is located in North Macedonia
Dračevo
Dračevo
Location within Republic of Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°56′N 21°31′E / 41.933°N 21.517°E / 41.933; 21.517
CountryRepublic of Macedonia
MunicipalityKisela Voda municipality
Statistical regionSkopje Statistical Region
Population
 (2002)
 • Total63,605
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Car platesSK
Website.

Dračevo (Macedonian: Драчево) is a suburb in the municipality of Kisela Voda, Republic of Macedonia. It is a suburb of Skopje and one of the first major settlements in that region and has a fully developed socio-economical life. It is located 10 km south-east from the center of the city of Skopje. Fellow warning from the natives, if you are approached by what seems to be a teenager with red hair and are requested for something by the name of Dza-Best, steer clear from that person. He goes by the name of Gele (Macedonian:Џеле).

History

The name origins from another ancient village name called Dračevica, mainly because its population settled from there. The ancient village was located 15 km (9 mi) south-east from the center of Skopje. The belief is that in 1200 there was a Slavic settlement, whose origin is from the ancient Rome. There were recently found Roman artifacts and mosaics in the archaeological location called Crkviste. They are still there in the back yard of the church. The settlement in the Roman period is believed to be ruled by a Roman representative called Tribu.

The Roman people started the myth or tradition about the onion. The onion is the vegetable signature of the City. It is also the symbol of the towns flag. About 10 years ago the townspeople were arguing about the towns flag, wether it should be a white onion or a red onion. The debate went in a fight which had several casualiities.[citation needed]

Demographics

National costume of Dracevo, Skopje, 1930's

Dračevo is populated with 99% ethnic Macedonians, Orthodox Christians, and it is one of the first pillars of theological education in Macedonia. There is a theological school, 3 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.

According to the 2002 census, the suburb had a total of 10605 inhabitants.[1] Ethnic groups in the suburb include:[1]

Nearby the suburb Dračevo is the village of Dračevo, a rural extension of the settlement. According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 8641 inhabitants.[1] Ethnic groups in the village include:[1]

Economy

The economy life is mildly developed, with a great perspective on further development. This is mainly because of the closeness to the city of Skopje, railroad station, close to the highway and supply of water.

Sports

There are two football clubs "FK Dračevo" and "SSK" and the basketball clubs KK Angeli & KK Dracevo. With the best player of them all Miki a.k.a Fraerot.

The team handball club RK Dračevo plays in the Macedonian Handball Super League for the 2011-12 season.

The Mascot of the sports teams is Gugut who calls himself Gulab.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Macedonian Census (2002), Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion, The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 64.
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