Municipality of Caska

Čaška exists as one of North Macedonia's territorial giants, its 819 square kilometers making it among the three largest municipalities in the country. Located in the central Vardar Region, this municipality of 7,942 inhabitants demonstrates the inverse relationship between land area and population density that characterizes mountainous Balkan territories.

The formation era established Čaška within agricultural and pastoral traditions that Ottoman and Yugoslav administrations inherited from earlier settlement patterns. The continental climate with sub-Mediterranean influence entering through the Topolka River valley creates conditions suited to both cultivation and grazing. Mountainous terrain that dominates much of the territory has long supported livestock breeding, while valleys accommodate tobacco, barley, corn, and rice production.

Today Čaška operates primarily through agriculture and animal husbandry. The municipality holds 476 square kilometers of arable land and 49 square kilometers of pastures—an extraordinary ratio of agricultural capacity to population. Livestock breeders are registered in substantial numbers across the mountainous zones. The municipality borders wine-producing powerhouses Kavadarci, Negotino, Gradsko, and Rosoman, placing it adjacent to the viticulture belt that contributes 17-20% of national gross agricultural product, though Čaška itself focuses on other crops.

By 2026, Čaška's vast land resources remain its primary asset and challenge simultaneously. The low population density suggests either underdevelopment or sustainable agricultural practice, depending on perspective. Proximity to the Tikveš wine region offers potential integration into value-added agricultural processing.