Zagori, Albania
| Zagoria | |
|---|---|
| Administrative Unit | |
![]() Zagoria | |
| Coordinates: 40°13′N 20°13′E / 40.217°N 20.217°ECoordinates: 40°13′N 20°13′E / 40.217°N 20.217°E | |
| Country |
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| County | Gjirokastër |
| Municipality | Libohovë |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 411 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Area Code | 0883 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website |
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Zagoria is a former municipality in the Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Libohovë.[1] The population at the 2011 census was 411.[2] The municipality consists of the villages Sheper, Nivan, Nderan, Topovë, Konckë, Hoshtevë, Bithyq, Zhej, Lliar.[3][4] The region is at the center of the Zagoria Regional Nature Park.[5]
Notable people
- John Zenevisi, ruler of Epirus and Gjirokastra during medieval era.
- Andon Zako Çajupi, poet, activist of the Albanian National Awakening
- Mihal Harito, politician
- Mihal Kasso, politician
- Aristidh Ruci, politician
- Peco Kagjini, politician, mayor of Tirana
- Kiço Ngjela, Communist Albania politician
- Kiço Blushi, writer
- Vito Kapo, politician
- Pirro Kondi, politician, Politburo candidate-member
References
- ↑ Law nr. 115/2014
- ↑ 2011 census results
- ↑ Albanian government budget legislation
- ↑ Greece – Albania Neighbourhood Programme
- ↑ http://www.ata.gov.al/parku-natyror-i-zagorise-me-nje-plan-menaxhimi-te-avancuar-344226.html
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