Korçë District
Encyclopedia
The District of Korçë is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. According estimates, as of January 1, 2010, 138,898 people lived in the Korce District. Korce district is considered one of two main minority regions of the country's south.
During World War I
the French
created the Republic of Korça in the area.
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It lies in the southeastern part of Albania in Korçë County
, from lat. 40°27'N to lat. 40°57'N and from long. 21°4'E to 20°19'E, and its capital is Korçë
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It is bordered by Pogradec District
and the Republic of Macedonia
to the north, by Greece
with the Greek prefecture of Florina
(Greek Macedonia) to the east, Devoll District
to the southeast, by Kolonjë District
and Përmet District
to the southwest, and by Gramsh District
and Skrapar District
on the west.
During World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
created the Republic of Korça in the area.
Geography
It has an area of 1,752 km², making it the second-largest district in AlbaniaAlbania
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...
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It lies in the southeastern part of Albania in Korçë County
Korçë County
The 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....
, from lat. 40°27'N to lat. 40°57'N and from long. 21°4'E to 20°19'E, and its capital is Korçë
Korçë
Korçë is a city in southeastern Albania and the capital of the Korçë District. It has a population of around 105,000 people , making it the sixth largest city in Albania...
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It is bordered by Pogradec District
Pogradec District
The District of Pogradec is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Korçë County. It has a population of 70,575 , and an area of 725 km². It is in the east of the country, and its capital is Pogradec...
and 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...
to the north, by Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
with the Greek prefecture of Florina
Florina Prefecture
Florina is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of West Macedonia. Its capital is the town of Florina.-Geography:Florina borders the regional units of Pella to the east, Kozani to the south and Kastoriá to the southwest...
(Greek Macedonia) to the east, Devoll District
Devoll District
The District of Devoll is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Korçë County and derives its name from the Devoll river flowing through the valley. It has a population of 33,785, and an area of 429 km². It is in the southeastern corner of the country, and its capital is Bilisht...
to the southeast, by Kolonjë District
Kolonjë District
The Kolonjë District , is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Korçë County. It has a population of 14,318 . The district has an area of 805 km². It is in the south-east of the country, and its capital is Ersekë. Other towns in this district include Leskovik to the south...
and Përmet District
Përmet District
The District of Përmet is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Gjirokastër County. Its population of 22,029 includes Aromanian minorities. The district has an area of 930 km². It is in the south-east of the country, and its capital is Përmet...
to the southwest, and by 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...
and Skrapar District
Skrapar District
The District of Skrapar is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Berat County. It has a population of 10,200 , and an area of 775 km²...
on the west.
Municipalities
The district consists of the following municipalities:
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Mollaj Mollaj is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Mollaj, Floq, Pulahë, Ujë Bardhë and Kamenicë.... Pirg Pirg is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Pirg, Gurishtë, Zvirinë, Leminot, Qershizë, Kakaç, Shqitas, Veliternë, Sovjan, Novoselë and Bubuq.... Pojan Pojan is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Pojan, Zvezdë, Shëngjergj, Kreshpanj, Plasë, Zëmblak, Burimas, Pendavinj, Terovë, Rov, Orman and Rëmbec.... Qendër Bulgarec Qendër Bulgarec is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Bulgarec, Lumalas, Biranj, Melçan, Porodinë, Dishnicë, Shamoll, Belorta, Kuç i Zi, Barç, Çiflig, Malavec and Neviçisht.... Vithkuq Vithkuq is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Vithkuq, Leshnje, Gjanc, Lubonjë, Rehovë, Roshanj, Trebickë, Grabockë, Treskë, Stratobërdh, Panarit, Shtyllë and Cemericë.... Voskop Voskop is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. Voskop is approximately 20 minutes from Korce. The municipality consists of the villages Voskop, Dërsnik, Polen, Vinçan, Goskovë lart, Goskovë poshtë and Damjanec.... Vreshtaz Vreshtas is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Vreshtas, Sheqeras, Bregas and Podgorie.... |
Other Communities and Settlements
- Baban (Albania)Baban (Albania)Baban is a community in the Devoll District, Korçë County, Albania....
- Bickë
- Boboshticë
- BurimBurimBurim may refer to:*Burim, an Albanian name for Istok, a town and municipality in north-western Kosovo.*Burim, a village in the Korçë district of south-eastern Albania....
- CerjaCerja-Demographics:...
- DardhëDardhëDardhë is a community in the municipality of Drenovë in the Korçë District, Korçë County, Albania.A Greek school was operating in the village from 1810.-Notable people:*Sotir Peçi, mathematician, former Minister of Education and publisher....
- Diellas
- DrenovëDrenovëDrenovë is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Drenovë, Mborje, Boboshticë, Moravë, Qatrom, Ravonik, Turan and Dardhë.-History:...
- Cangonj
- Ekmeçi
- Floq
- GollomboçGollomboçGollomboç is a village in the Mala Prespa, Albania, Municipality Pustec , Korçë District.- History :The "La Macédoine et sa Population Chrétienne" survey by Dimitar Mishev Gollomboç is a village in the Mala Prespa, Albania, Municipality Pustec (Liqenas), Korçë District.- History :The "La...
- Goricë e MadhëGoricë e MadhëGoricë e Madhe is a village in the Mala Prespa, Albania, District Pustec, Korçë District.-History:Goricë is the location of a fortified town called Pellion of the Ancient Greek tribe of the Dexaroi that was later a Macedonian fortress.-Demographics:...
- Goricë e VogëlGoricë e VogëlGoricë e Vogël is a village in the Mala Prespa, Albania, District Pustec, Korçë District....
- KallamasKallamasKallamas is a village in the Korçë District, Albania. According to Yugoslav sources from 1981, the village was populated exclusively by Macedonians....
- KamenicëKamenicë, KorçëKamenicë is a community in Korçë District, southeastern Albania....
- Kapshticë
- Kozeli
- Kreshpanj
- Lajthizë
- Liqenas CommuneLiqenasKomuna Liqenas is a municipality in the Korçë District of Albania. It has a population of c.4300 and consists of nine villages, comprising the areas along the Albanian, south-western shore of the Greater Prespa lake...
- Mançurisht
- PepellashMollasMollas may refer to two municipalities in Albania:*Mollas, Elbasan, in the Elbasan District*Mollas, Kolonjë, in the Kolonjë District...
- PilurPilurPilur is a village on the Albanian Riviera in Himarë municipality, District of Vlorë, Albania....
- PlasëPlasëPlasë or Plasa is one of the biggest and most important villages in Korçë District, Albania. It is part of the municipality Pojan. It is located in the centre of the county, slightly to the east...
- ProgërProgërProgër is a municipality in the Devoll District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Progër, Mançurisht, Cangonj, Pilur, Vranisht, Bickë, Rakickë and Shyec....
- Rakickë
- Shtyllë
- Sinicë
- Voskopoja (Moscopole)
- Vreshtas
- Vranisht
- Zaroshtë
- Zemblak
- Zvedzë