Bela Crkva, Republic of Macedonia

For other places with the same name, see Bela Crkva (disambiguation).

Bela Crkva (Macedonian Cyrillic: Бела Црква; meaning White Church) is a small village situated in the Prilep Oblast of the Republic of Macedonia. It is situated along the main road between Krivogaštani and Demir Hisar, and has a population consisting of Macedonians, Turks, and Albanians. The number of inhabitants according to the 2002 national census was 498.

Bela Crkva is divided into Dolna Bela Crkva (Долна Бела Црква) and Gorna Bela Crkva (Горна Бела Црква). The Word Dolna translates to Lower, and this region is inhabited primarily by Macedonians. Gorna translates to Upper, and in this part live mainly Turks and Albanians.

Coordinates: 41°16′51″N 21°20′43″E / 41.28083°N 21.34528°E / 41.28083; 21.34528

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