Elbasan County
Encyclopedia
The County of Elbasan is one of the 12 counties
of Albania
. It consists of the districts Elbasan
, Gramsh
, Librazhd
and Peqin
and its capital is Elbasan
.
Much of Elbasan's eastern border is with the Republic of Macedonia
. Domestically, 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 Elbasan
Elbasan District
The District of Elbasan is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Elbasan County. It has a population of 224,689 , and an area of 1,372 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Elbasan...
, Gramsh
Gramsh District
The District of Gramsh is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Elbasan County. It has a population of 24,230 , and an area of 695 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Gramsh. The district consists of the following...
, Librazhd
Librazhd District
The District of Librazhd is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Elbasan County. It has a population of 63,192 , and an area of . It was formed as an administrative unit in 1958. It is in the east of the country, and its capital and administrative center is...
and Peqin
Peqin District
The District of Peqin is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Elbasan County. It has a population of 31,004 , and an area of 109 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Peqin....
and its capital is Elbasan
Elbasan
Elbasan is a city in central Albania. It is located on the Shkumbin River in the District of Elbasan and the County of Elbasan, at...
.
Much of Elbasan's eastern border is with the Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
. Domestically, it borders the following counties:
- 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...
: north - KorçëKorçë CountyThe County of Korçë is one of the 12 counties of Albania, located in the eastern part of the country. It is the largest county of Albania and consists of the districts Devoll, Kolonjë, Korçë and Pogradec and its capital is Korçë....
: southeast - BeratBerat CountyThe County of Berat is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Berat, Kuçovë, and Skrapar; its capital is Berat.The main cities are Berat city proper,Kucove,Polican,Ura Vajgurore, Corovode and Bogove. Berat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering an area of and a buffer...
: south - FierFier CountyThe County of Fier is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts of Fier, Lushnjë and Mallakastër and its capital is Fier.Fier's western edge is the shoreline of the Adriatic Sea. On land, it borders the following counties:...
: southwest - Tirana: northwest
Administrative divisions
| District | Capital | District Population (2010) |
Area (km²) | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbasan District Elbasan District The District of Elbasan is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Elbasan County. It has a population of 224,689 , and an area of 1,372 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Elbasan... |
Elbasan Elbasan Elbasan is a city in central Albania. It is located on the Shkumbin River in the District of Elbasan and the County of Elbasan, at... |
224,689 | 1,372 | Belsh Belsh Belsh is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania.... , Bradashesh Bradashesh Bradashesh is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Bradashesh, Balez Lart, Balez Poshte, Kusarth, Kozan, Karakullak, Letan, Rrile, Shtemaj, Ulem, Katund i Ri, Fikas, Petresh, Shemhill, Shingjon, Recan and Gurabardhë.... , Cërrik Cërrik Cërrik is a city in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. Altitude 69. The population is approximately 18,764. The football team is KS Turbina Cërrik. In 1997 the Massacre of Cërrik happened.... , Elbasan Elbasan Elbasan is a city in central Albania. It is located on the Shkumbin River in the District of Elbasan and the County of Elbasan, at... , Fierzë Fierzë, Elbasan Fierzë is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. It has 3,160 inhabitants. The municipality consists of the villages Hardhi, Fierzë, Cerrage and Kosovë.... , Funarë Funarë Funarë is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Bixelle, Branesh, Precë e Sipërme, Cerruje, Korre, Mollagjesh, Krrabë e Vogël, Precë e Poshtme and Stafaj.... , Gjergjan Gjergjan Gjergjan is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Bujares, Gjonme, Gjergjan, Keshtjelle, Koder Bujares, Muriqan and Thane.... , Gjinar Gjinar Gjinar is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Lleshan, Gjinar, Valesh, Pashtresh, Derstile, Llukan, Sterstan, Xibresh, Maskarth, Kaferr and Pobrat.... , Gostimë Gostimë Gostimë is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Gostimë, Gjyral, Shtepanj, Shushicë, Shtermen, Malasej and Çartallos.... , Gracen Gracen Gracen is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Gracen, Plangarice, Terbac, Bodin, Shingjin, Gjorme, Pajenge, Mamel and Dopaj.... , Grekan Grekan Grekan is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Deshiran, Grekan, Guras and Rrenes.... , Kajan Kajan Kajan is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Dragot-Fushë, Lisaj, Kajan, Dragot, Gjinuk, Gjolene, Turbull, Çestije, Merhoj and Idriz.... , Klos Klos, Elbasan Klos is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Klos, Selvias, Qyrkan, Lumas, Qafe, Floq, Trunc and Banje.... , Labinot-Fushë Labinot-Fushë Labinot-Fushë is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Labinot-Fushë, Godolesh, Griqan i Sipërm, Griqan i Poshtëm, Xibrake and Mengel.... , Labinot-Mal Labinot-Mal Labinot-Mal is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Guri i Zi, Labinot-Mal, Serice, Lamolle, Bene, Lugaxhi, Qafe, Qerret, Shmil and Dritas.... , Mollas Mollas, Elbasan Mollas is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Mollas, Dasar, Selite, Linas, Kamunah, Dragot and Topojan.- Geography :... , Papër Papër Papër is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. It is located along the Elbasan-Rrogozhinë-Durrës highway, 13 km west of Elbasan. It was founded on July 26, 1992... , Rrasë Rrasë Rrasë is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Shegas, Rrasë e Sipërme, Guri i Bardhë and Rrasë e Poshtme.... , Shalës Shalës Shalës is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Shalës, Licaj, Kurtalli, Xibrake, Xherie and Kodras.... , Shirgjan Shirgjan Shirgjan is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Bathes, Bujqes, Jagodine, Kuqan, Kryezjarr, Mjekes and Shirgjan.... , Shushicë Shushicë, Elbasan Shushicë is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Shushicë, Shelcan, Mlize, Hajdaran, Fush-Bull, Vasjan, Polis i Vogël, Polis Vale and Vreshtaj.... , Tregan Tregan Tregan is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Blerimas, Bizhdan, Çikallesh, Gurisht, Kacivel, Kycyk, Mucan, Shinavlash, Shilbater, Trepsenisht, Tudan and Tregan.... , Zavalinë Zavalinë Zavalinë is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Zavalinë, Selte, Kamican, Jaranisht, Nexhan and Burrishtë.... |
| Gramsh District Gramsh District The District of Gramsh is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Elbasan County. It has a population of 24,230 , and an area of 695 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Gramsh. The district consists of the following... |
Gramsh Gramsh Gramsh is a town in central Albania, the capital of the Gramsh District, which borders the district of Pogradec to the east. Its population is estimated at 11,556 .... |
24,230 | 695 | Gramsh Gramsh Gramsh is a town in central Albania, the capital of the Gramsh District, which borders the district of Pogradec to the east. Its population is estimated at 11,556 .... , Kodovjat Kodovjat Kodovjat is a municipality in the Gramsh District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Kodovjat, Bratilë, Bulcar, Kishte, Kokel, Posnovisht, Shelcan, Bersnik i Poshtëm, Bersnik i Sipërm, Mashan and Broshtan.... , Kukur Kukur Kukur is a municipality in the Gramsh District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Snosem, Sojnik, Mukaj, Irmath, Kalaj, Gribe, Vreshtas, Kukur, Rashtan and Grazhdan.... , Kushovë Kushovë Kushovë is a municipality in the Gramsh District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Kushovë, Bregas, Gjeraqine, Dumberas, Brasnik, Ulove, Sotire and Kerpice.... , Lënie Lënie Lenie is a municipality in the Gramsh District, Elbasan County, central Albania.. It comprises six villages:*Lenie, the center of the commune, also known as Lenias*Bicaj*Kuratë*Grabovë e Poshtme*Grabovë e Sipërme*Valth-Geography:... , Pishaj Pishaj Pishaj is a municipality in the Gramsh District, Elbasan County, central Albania.... , Poroçan Poroçan Poroçan is a municipality in the Gramsh District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Poroçan, Lleshan, Gjere, Kabash and Holtas.... , Skënderbegas Skënderbegas Skënderbegas is a municipality in the Gramsh District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Skënderbegas, Shemberdhenj, Zenelas, Narte, Harunas, Bletez, Fushez, Kullollas, Vidhan, Ermenj, Kotke, Lemnush and Siman.... , Sult Sult, Albania Sult is a municipality in the Gramsh District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Mazrek, Dushk, Kukucov, Kuterqar, Sult, Zgjup Koder, Zgjup Fushë, Dufshan and Grekan.... , Tunjë Tunjë Tunjë is a municipality in the Gramsh District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Tunjë, Tunjë e Re, Duzhe, Jance Qënder, Jance Mal, Prrenjas, Irmenj, Plepas, Katerlis, Oban], Sarasel and Lubinje.... |
| Librazhd District Librazhd District The District of Librazhd is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Elbasan County. It has a population of 63,192 , and an area of . It was formed as an administrative unit in 1958. It is in the east of the country, and its capital and administrative center is... |
Librazhd Librazhd Librazhd is a town in eastern Albania, capital of the Librazhd District. It has a population of approximately 9,998. Librazhd is the nearest town to the Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park... |
63,192 | 1,023 | Hotolisht Hotolisht Hotolisht is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Buzgare, Dardhe, Hotolisht, Kokreve, Vehcan, Vulcan and Xhyre.... , Librazhd Librazhd Librazhd is a town in eastern Albania, capital of the Librazhd District. It has a population of approximately 9,998. Librazhd is the nearest town to the Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park... , Lunik Lunik, Albania Lunik is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Dranovice, Koshorrishte, Kostenje, Letem, Lunik, Prevall and Zgosht.... , Orenjë Orenjë Orenjë is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Ballegjin, Floq, Funares, Gurakuq, Mexixe, Neshte, Orenjë, Rinas, Zdrajsh and Zdrajsh Veri.... , Polis Polis, Albania Polis is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania.... , Përrenjas Përrenjas Prrenjas is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania.... , Qendër Qendër, Librazhd Qendër is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Arez, Babje, Dorez, Dragostunje, Gizavesh, Kuterman, Librazhd Katund, Librazhd Qendër, Marinaj, Qarishte, Spathar and Togez.... , Qukës Qukës Qukës is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Berzheshte, Dritaj, Fanje, Gurre, Karkavec, Menik, Pishkash, Pishkash Veri, Qukës-Shkumbin, Qukës-Skenderbej and Skroske.... , Rrajcë Rrajcë Rrajcë is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Bardhaj, Katjel, Kotodesh, Rrajcë, Skenderbe, Sutaj and Urake.-Demography:... , Steblevë Steblevë Steblevë is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Borove, Llange, Moglice, Prodan, Sebisht, Steblevë and Zabzun.-Demographics:... , Stravaj Stravaj Stravaj is a municipality in the Librazhd District, Elbasan County, eastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Farret, Gaferr, Shqiponje, Sopot, Stranik and Stravaj.... |
| Peqin District Peqin District The District of Peqin is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Elbasan County. It has a population of 31,004 , and an area of 109 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Peqin.... |
Peqin Peqin Peqin is the capital of the Peqin District in central Albania. The town has a population of 10,000.The ancient name of Peqin was Claudiana. The city's modern name derives from the Ottoman form Bekleyin, which means a place of hospitality. During Ottoman rule Peqin belonged to the Sanjak of Elbasan... |
31,004 | 109 | Gjoçaj Gjoçaj Gjoçaj is a municipality in the Peqin District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Gjoçaj, Celhakaj, Hasmashaj, Kurtaj, Vashaj, Rrumbullak, Bregas, Bardhas and Blinas.... , Karinë Karinë Karinë is a municipality in the Peqin District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Karinë, Kazije, Rrozej, Progem, Sinametaj, Drangaj and Garunje.... , Pajovë Pajovë Pajovë is a municipality in the Peqin District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Pajovë, Gryksh i Madh, Bishqem, Paulesh, Bishqem Fushë, Leqit, Lazaren, Haspiraj, Hasnjok, Cengelaj, Garunje e Papërit and Cacabeze.... , Peqin Peqin Peqin is the capital of the Peqin District in central Albania. The town has a population of 10,000.The ancient name of Peqin was Claudiana. The city's modern name derives from the Ottoman form Bekleyin, which means a place of hospitality. During Ottoman rule Peqin belonged to the Sanjak of Elbasan... , Përparim Përparim Përparim is a municipality in the Peqin District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Galush, Lisnaj, Bicaj, Çaushaj, Përparim, Fatishe, Garunje e Madhë, Arven, Gjevur, Kodras, Lolaj, Katesh, Cobane and Urucaj.... , Shezë Shezë Shezë is a municipality in the Peqin District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Shezë e Vogël, Shezë e Madhë, Pekisht, Trash, Algjinaj, Gryksh i Vogël and Karthnek.... |