Kočani is a town in eastern North Macedonia, nestled in the Kočani valley along the Kočani river and near the Osogovo and Plačkovica mountains. With a population of around 24,600, it’s a regional center with a rich history dating back to ancient times, and was even visited by Saints Cyril and Methodius in the 9th century. Known as the cleanest town in North Macedonia, Kočani offers a blend of modern infrastructure, cultural monuments like medieval towers, and nearby monastery complexes famed for their frescoes.Wikipedia