Dajç, Lezhë
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Dajç is a municipality in the Lezhë District
, Lezhë County
, northwestern Albania
. Dajç is located in the midspan between the city of Lezhë
to the south and Shkodër
to the north, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from each. It has an agricultural-based economy, with many producing fields, but in need of better mechanics and organized market. Dajç has all important institutions for a small commune like: Schools from kindergarten to High level, Municipality buildings, Health Center with an onsite family doctor- full time 5 days a week, Catholic Church and Sisters Residence, lots of shops and cafeteria. Population is about 7000, for the whole Commune. The Town of Dajç comprises several quarters such as: Gazullore, Milot, Mazreke, Zeznjane, Laskare, Suka, and peripherals.
invasion, saving its Christian religion of Catholicism; area is all of this religion, (thought to be established directly by St Paul in the 1st century, while he passed through Albanian lands).
On October 7 is the town's holiday of the St’ Rosary, celebrated vigorously with lots of visits, church mass, prayers, and lots of activities. Zadrime is well-known for its very good products of dairy farms, cheese, yogurt, milks and butter.
to Montenegro
border, the trade and economical development is expected to thrive in the coming years.
There are many new houses being built everyday, and the face of the town in changing continuously.
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The actual 2009 Commune Mayer is Rrok Lini, (from the Demo-Christian Party). Previous mayors were: Ndreke Gazulli – 1992-1996, Mikel Miloti – 1996- 2003.
The geographical coordinates are 42°55’ N, and 19°36’ E. Approximate town area is 8 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi).
On the past field were run and covered by rain flooding; now it is believed that the drainage system of these fields is pretty functional.
The average temperature in summer is 30-37 degrees Celsius and 0-10 in winter. Average solar days are 292 annually.
Lezhë District
The District of Lezhë is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Lezhë County. It has a population of 77,184 , and an area of 479 km². It is in the north-west of the country, and its capital is Lezhë....
, Lezhë County
Lezhë County
Lezhë 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...
, northwestern 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...
. Dajç is located in the midspan between the city of Lezhë
Lezhë
Lezhë is a city in northwest Albania, in the district and county with the same name. It is located at and has a population of about 27,500...
to the south and Shkodër
Shkodër
Shkodër , is a city located on Lake of Shkoder in northwestern Albania in the District of Shkodër, of which it is the capital. It is one of the oldest and most historic towns in Albania, as well as an important cultural and economic centre. Shkodër's estimated population is 90,000; if the...
to the north, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from each. It has an agricultural-based economy, with many producing fields, but in need of better mechanics and organized market. Dajç has all important institutions for a small commune like: Schools from kindergarten to High level, Municipality buildings, Health Center with an onsite family doctor- full time 5 days a week, Catholic Church and Sisters Residence, lots of shops and cafeteria. Population is about 7000, for the whole Commune. The Town of Dajç comprises several quarters such as: Gazullore, Milot, Mazreke, Zeznjane, Laskare, Suka, and peripherals.
History
People of this region are called Zadrimore, from its field name 'Zadrime' stretching from Shkodër to Lezhë cities. This region has a very reach cultural tradition. It has withstood the 500 years of OttomanOttoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
invasion, saving its Christian religion of Catholicism; area is all of this religion, (thought to be established directly by St Paul in the 1st century, while he passed through Albanian lands).
On October 7 is the town's holiday of the St’ Rosary, celebrated vigorously with lots of visits, church mass, prayers, and lots of activities. Zadrime is well-known for its very good products of dairy farms, cheese, yogurt, milks and butter.
Economy
Livelihoods of the people are mainly field work, growing crops including grain and vegetables, foraging, arboriculture (figs, plums, and pears), and some vineyards. With the new main highway, SH1 / E762 running by the village South-North from TiranaTirana
Tirana is the capital and the largest city of Albania. Modern Tirana was founded as an Ottoman town in 1614 by Sulejman Bargjini, a local ruler from Mullet, although the area has been continuously inhabited since antiquity. Tirana became Albania's capital city in 1920 and has a population of over...
to Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
border, the trade and economical development is expected to thrive in the coming years.
There are many new houses being built everyday, and the face of the town in changing continuously.
Politics and Administration
Dajç is the municipally center for seven other villages like: Mabe, Dragushe, Koterr, Kodhel, Gjader, Zojz, and Grash. The neighboring municipalities are; Blinisht – LE, Balldre-LE, Barbullush-SH, Bushat-SH, Stajke-SH. Hajmel-SH, Nenshat’SH. Dajc’s Commune is in the border with the Shkodër CountyShkodër County
Shkodër County is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Malësi e Madhe, Pukë and Shkodër. The capital of the county of Shkodër is the city of Shkodër....
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The actual 2009 Commune Mayer is Rrok Lini, (from the Demo-Christian Party). Previous mayors were: Ndreke Gazulli – 1992-1996, Mikel Miloti – 1996- 2003.
Nature
In the middle of town passes the Gjader river, collecting irrigation waters and other water sources. Dajç's main housing is located on the hills facing North-East. The hills elevation is up to 45 metres (147.6 ft) above sea level.The geographical coordinates are 42°55’ N, and 19°36’ E. Approximate town area is 8 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi).
On the past field were run and covered by rain flooding; now it is believed that the drainage system of these fields is pretty functional.
The average temperature in summer is 30-37 degrees Celsius and 0-10 in winter. Average solar days are 292 annually.