Kišava (Macedonian: Кишава, sometimes transliterated Kishava) is a small village in the municipality of Bitola. It is in the district of Bitola. It is located about 20 km south of Bitola and is accessed by narrow mountainous roads. The main road that links this village to the near city needs maintenance. It was built in the 1970s. The village is inhabited by ethnic Albanians and they are Muslim.
The villagers' main occupation is farming and herding. The most known product of this village is the Kišava bean. They also rely on Milk as their main income. In the past couple of years the economy has been hurt, especially on this village. Expenses have been going up and income declinng.
The future of Kishava is not looking bright. Many are fleeing to other countries for better opportunities. Although Kishava has great mountains, it is a great place to camp and see the green land called "Demikapt". A land full of flowers.
Tourists still attract this village. They come from Canada, Australia, United States, Switzerland and Turkey. Many Albanians come back to this village for a visit.
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