Shkodër County

Shkodër County
Qarku Shkodër
County

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Location of Shkodër County within Albania.
Country  Albania
Municipalities 5
Villages 272
Established 2000
County Seat Shkodër
Government
 • Council Chairwoman Greta Bardeli
Area
 • Total 3,562 km2 (1,375 sq mi)
Population (2011 census)
 • Total 215,347
 • Density 60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
NUTS Code AL015
Website Official Website

Shkodër County (Albanian: Qarku i Shkodrës) is one of the 12 counties of Albania. The population at the 2011 census was 215,347, in an area of 3562 km².[1] Its capital is the city Shkodër. It is located in the Northern part of Albania.

Administrative divisions

Until 2000, Shkodër County was subdivided into three districts: Malësi e Madhe, Pukë, and Shkodër. Since the 2015 local government reform, the county consists of the following 5 municipalities: Fushë-Arrëz, Malësi e Madhe, Pukë, Shkodër and Vau i Dejës.[2] Before 2015, it consisted of the following 33 municipalities:

The municipalities consist of about 275 towns and villages in total. See Villages of Shkodër County for a structured list.

Demographics

According to the last national census from 2011 this county has 215,347 inhabitants. Ethnic groups in the county include:[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 2011 census results
  2. ↑ Law nr. 115/2014

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Coordinates: 42°10′N 19°45′E / 42.167°N 19.750°E / 42.167; 19.750

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