Klisura () is the oldest village in

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. It was along the Vardar River but moved into the mountains to be away from the main road in the mid 19th century. Many current Demir Kapija residents came to develop the town and municipality during socialism, one of Tito's plans for the modernization and industrialization of his

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. Klisura was at its highest population of over 600 residents just after

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. A large church and

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were built there before then. Today, the village is nearly abandoned, but it has a unique tradition around Easter. Former inhabitants return to the village on Good Friday for a village reunion. On May 23, many people come to celebrate the patron

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. Several residents still herd goats, sheep, and other livestock.

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 3 inhabitants. Ethnic groups in the village include:Macedonian Census (2002)
''Book 5 - Total population according to the Ethnic Affiliation, Mother Tongue and Religion''
The State Statistical Office, Skopje, 2002, p. 92. * Macedonians 3

References

Sources

* Demir Kapija: From Prehistory to Today , P 97-8 Villages in Demir Kapija Municipality {{DemirKapija-geo-stub