Velekincë
Velekinca
Velekincë is located in Kosovo
Velekincë
Velekincë
Location in Kosovo
Coordinates: 42°25′42″N 21°28′42″E / 42.42833°N 21.47833°E / 42.42833; 21.47833
Location Kosovo
DistrictGjilan
MunicipalityGjilan
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total1,602
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Velekincë or Velekinca is a village in the municipality of Gjilan, Kosovo. The village lies in the south-east of Kosovo on the road to Preševo, about 4 kilometers from the city center of Gjilan.

Velekinca has a continental climate with hot summers. It is located at 585 metres above sea level. The Morava River flows nearby. The village is mentioned in the writings of Herodotus. Archaeological traces were found from Illyria including coins and bowls, but various ornaments were stolen.

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