Macedonian Cities Berovo Bitola Debar Delchevo Demir Hisar Gevgelija Gostivar Kavadarci Kichevo Kochani Kratovo Kriva Palanka Krushevo Kumanovo Makedonski Brod Negotino Ohrid Prilep Probishtip Radovish Resen Shtip Skopje Struga Strumica Sveti Nikole Tetovo Valandovo Veles Vinica   Macedonia   Ohrid   Photo Gallery   History   Ohrid (native: Охрид) is located in the south-western part of Macedonia, on the banks of Lake Ohrid, at an elevation of 690 meters above sea level. The city is the seat of Ohrid Municipality. According to the last census of 2002, the municipality of Ohrid has 55,749 inhabitants. The main ethnic group are ethnic Macedonians, who make up 85% of the population, followed by Albanians (6%), Turks (4%), Roma, Serbs, Vlachs, Aromanians etc. Ohrid is notable for having once 365 churches, one for each day of the year and has been referred to as a "Jerusalem". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. In 1980, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Created and hosted by: TJ-Hosting © 2005-2011 Macedonian Cities. All Rights Reserved.