Durrës County
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The County of Durrës is one of the 12 counties
of Albania
. It consists of the districts Durrës
and Krujë
and its capital is Durrës
. The city is 40 minutes away from Tirana by car. It has the largest sea port in Albania.
Durrës' entire western edge is the shoreline of the Adriatic Sea
. It borders the following counties:
Counties of Albania
Albania is divided into twelve counties . Each contains several districts...
of Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
. It consists of the districts Durrës
Durrës District
The District of Durrës is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Durrës County. It has a population of 242,801 , and an area of 433 km². It is in the west of the country, and its capital is Durrës...
and Krujë
Krujë District
The District of Krujë is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Durrës County. It has a population of 67,698 , and an area of 333 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Krujë. The district consists of the following...
and its capital is Durrës
Durrës
Durrës is the second largest city of Albania located on the central Albanian coast, about west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically important cities of Albania. Durres is situated at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari...
. The city is 40 minutes away from Tirana by car. It has the largest sea port in Albania.
Durrës' entire western edge is the shoreline of the Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges...
. It borders the following counties:
- LezhëLezhë CountyLezhë County is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Kurbin, Lezhë and Mirditë and its capital is Lezhë.Lezhë has a small western shoreline on the Adriatic Sea. On land, it borders the following counties:*Shkodër: north...
: north - DibërDibër CountyThe County of Dibër is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Bulqizë, Dibër, and Mat and its capital is Peshkopi.Dibër is known for its resistance against the Turks. Historical Dibër included parts of Albania and Macedonia...
: east - Tirana: south
Administrative divisions
| District | Capital | District Population (2010) |
Area (km²) | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrës District Durrës District The District of Durrës is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Durrës County. It has a population of 242,801 , and an area of 433 km². It is in the west of the country, and its capital is Durrës... |
Durrës Durrës Durrës is the second largest city of Albania located on the central Albanian coast, about west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically important cities of Albania. Durres is situated at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari... |
242,801 | 433 | Durrës Durrës Durrës is the second largest city of Albania located on the central Albanian coast, about west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically important cities of Albania. Durres is situated at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari... , Gjepalaj Gjepalaj Gjepalaj is a municipality in the Durrës District, Durrës County, western Albania.... , Ishëm Ishëm Ishëm is a municipality in the Durrës District, Durrës County, western Albania.... , Katund i Ri Katund i Ri Katund i Ri is a municipality in the Durrës District, Durrës County, western Albania.... , Maminas Maminas Maminas is a municipality in the Durrës District, Durrës County, western Albania.... , Manëz Manëz Manëz or Manzë is a municipality in the Durrës District, Durrës County, western Albania.... , Rrashbull Rrashbull Rrashbull or Rashbull is a municipality in the Durrës District, Durrës County, western Albania.... , Shijak Shijak -Overview:Shijak is a Town in the country of Albania. Shijak is located within the administration of Durrës, 11 km away from the city of Durrës, and 38 km from the city of Tirana. The communes of Xhafzotaj, Gjepalaj, and Maminas border Shijak. The municipality has a surface area of 3.4... , Sukth, Xhafzotaj Xhafzotaj Xhafzotaj is a municipality in the Durrës District, Durrës County, western Albania.... |
| Krujë District Krujë District The District of Krujë is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Durrës County. It has a population of 67,698 , and an area of 333 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Krujë. The district consists of the following... |
Krujë Krujë Krujë is a town in north central Albania and the capital of the municipality and the Krujë District. It has a population of about 15,900. Located between Mount Krujë and the Ishëm River, the city is only 20 km from the capital of Albania, Tirana.... |
67,698 | 333 | Bubq, Cudhi, Fushë-Krujë Fushë-Krujë Fushë-Krujë is a city in the Krujë District in Albania. The city has gained a wider fame due to President George W. Bush's visit on Sunday, 10 June 2007. Fushe-Kruje was also the site of one of Skanderbeg's famous battles.... , Kodër-Thumanë Kodër-Thumanë Kodër-Thumanë is a municipality in the Krujë District, Durrës County, western Albania.... , Krujë Krujë Krujë is a town in north central Albania and the capital of the municipality and the Krujë District. It has a population of about 15,900. Located between Mount Krujë and the Ishëm River, the city is only 20 km from the capital of Albania, Tirana.... , Nikël |