Resen, North Macedonia

Resen
Ресен (Macedonian)
From the top, View of Resen, Hristo Tatarčev Memorial House, Saraj Estate
Flag of Resen
Official seal of Resen
Resen is located in North Macedonia
Resen
Resen
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°05′20″N 21°00′44″E / 41.08889°N 21.01222°E / 41.08889; 21.01222
Country North Macedonia
Region Pelagonia
Municipality Resen
Government
 • MayorJovan Tozievski (VMRO-DPMNE)
Elevation
885 m (2,904 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total8,748
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7310
Area code+389
Car platesRE
ClimateCfb

Resen (Macedonian: Ресен [ˈrɛːsɛn] ) is a town in southwestern North Macedonia, with just under 9,000 inhabitants.[1] Resen is approximately equidistant between Bitola and Ohrid. The town rises 880 metres (2,887 feet) above sea level and is situated near Lake Prespa. Resen is the only town in the Prespa Lake area and is the seat of Resen Municipality.