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Vinica
Виница (Macedonian) | |
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Town | |
 Vinica | |
 Flag  Seal | |
  Vinica Location within North Macedonia | |
| Coordinates: 41°52′N 22°30′E / 41.867°N 22.500°E | |
| Country |  North Macedonia |
| Region |  Eastern |
| Municipality |  Vinica |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mile Petkov (VMRO-DPMNE) |
| Highest elevation | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Population (2002[1]) | |
| • Total | 10,863 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 2310 |
| Area code | +389 033 |
| Car plates | VI |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www.OpstinaVinica.gov.mk/ |
Vinica (Macedonian: Виница [ˈvinitsa] ) is a town in North Macedonia, in the Eastern Statistical Region of the country. The town of Vinica is the seat of Vinica Municipality.
The town is located under the mountain of Plačkovica, in the southeastern part of the Kočani Valley. It covers the northern part of the river Bregalnica sinks. There are also several other rivers that flow through Vinica, like the Vinička, Gradečka and Osojnica. The town is known for its historic Roman fortress, Viničko Kale, situated on a hill overlooking the modern town.