Debar. A freeway was built in 1995, from Gostivar to Tetovo, 24 km long. Gostivar is the seat of Gostivar Municipality.

Etymology

The name Gostivar comes from Slavic words gosti meaning "guests" and dvor meaning castle or fort.

Geography

Gostivar, at an elevation of 535 meters, is situated on the foothills of one of the Sar Mountains.