Korçë County
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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
.
Korçë's eastern border is also Albania's eastern border, as the county borders the Republic of Macedonia
to the northeast and Greece
to the southeast. Domestically, it borders on Gjirokastër County
(southwest). Berat County
(west) and Elbasan County
(northwest).
Topographically, most of Korçë County is elevated, including the Gramos
range, which forms the connection between the Scardus to the north and the Pindus
range to the south.
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...
, located in the eastern part of the country. It is the largest county of Albania and consists of the districts Devoll
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...
, Kolonjë
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...
, Korçë
Korçë District
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...
and Pogradec
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 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...
.
Korçë's eastern border is also Albania's eastern border, as the county borders 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 northeast and Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
to the southeast. Domestically, it borders on Gjirokastër County
Gjirokastër County
Gjirokastër County is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Gjirokastër, Përmet, and Tepelenë and its capital is Gjirokastër. Its population includes a substantial Greek minority. To the southeast, Gjirokastër shares a border with Greece...
(southwest). Berat County
Berat County
The 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...
(west) and Elbasan County
Elbasan County
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...
(northwest).
Topographically, most of Korçë County is elevated, including the Gramos
Gramos
Gramos is a village and a former community in Kastoria peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nestorio, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 28 . The village is an old Aromanian settlement, named after the nearby...
range, which forms the connection between the Scardus to the north and the Pindus
Pindus
The Pindus mountain range is located in northern Greece and southern Albania. It is roughly 160 km long, with a maximum elevation of 2637 m . Because it runs along the border of Thessaly and Epirus, the Pindus range is often called the "spine of Greece"...
range to the south.
| District | Capital | District Population (2010) |
Area (km²) | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
Bilisht Bilisht Bilisht is a city of about 12,000 people. It is the local capital of Devoll District, south-eastern Albania. The city is 9 km from the border with Greece at Kapshticë. The closest Greek town across the border is Krystallopigi in the Florina Prefecture. Bilisht is at about 800–850 meters above... |
33,785 | 429 | Bilisht Bilisht Bilisht is a city of about 12,000 people. It is the local capital of Devoll District, south-eastern Albania. The city is 9 km from the border with Greece at Kapshticë. The closest Greek town across the border is Krystallopigi in the Florina Prefecture. Bilisht is at about 800–850 meters above... , Hoçisht Hoçisht Hoçisht is a municipality in the Devoll District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Hoçisht, Grace, Baban, Stropan, Eçmenik, Përparimaj, Grapsh, Çipan, Borsh, Bradvicë.... , Miras Miras Miras is a municipality in the Devoll District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Miras, Vidohovë, Arrëz, Çetë, Qytezë, Sinicë, Nikolicë, Menkulas, Ponçarë, Braçanj, Koshnicë, Dobranj, Fitore, Ziçisht, Gjyres and Sul.... , Progër Progër Progër 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.... , Qendër Bilisht Qendër Bilisht Qendër Bilisht is a municipality in the Devoll District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Bitinckë, Tren, Buzliqen, Vërnik, Vishocicë, Kuç, Poloskë, Kapshticë, Trestenik and Kurilë.... |
| 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... |
Ersekë | 14,318 | 805 | Barmash Barmash Barmash is a municipality in the Kolonjë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Barmash, Leshnjë, Shalës, Gozhdorazhd, Sanjollas, Kamnik, Bënjëz, Radimisht, Arrëz and Rajan.... , Çlirim Çlirim Çlirim is a municipality in the Kolonjë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania.... , Ersekë, Leskovik Leskovik Leskovik is a municipality in the Kolonjë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. Leskovik came under Ottoman rule in 15th century and became part of the Sanjak of Ioannina.-Notable people:*Ibrahim Sirri Leskoviku, Albanian politician.... , Mollas Mollas, Kolonjë Mollas is a municipality in the Kolonjë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Mollas, Skorovot, Qinam, Vodicë, Qafzez, Helmës, Shtikë, Pepellash, Butkë, Kozel, Milec, Bezhan, Boshanj and Blush.... , Piskal-Novoselë Piskal-Novoselë Novoselë is a municipality in the Kolonjë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Novoselë, Mesiçkë, Kagjinas, Zharkan, Piskal, Vitisht, Shijan, Kaduç, Ndërrmarr and Mbreshtan.... , Qendër Ersekë Qendër Ersekë Qendër Ersekë is a municipality in the Kolonjë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Starje, Bejkovë, Psar, Selenicë, Kreshovë, Gostivisht, Lëngës, Kodras, Kabash, Borovë, Taç Qëndër, Taç Poshtë, Taç Lartë, Rehovë, Gjonç and Prodan.... , Qendër Leskovik Qendër Leskovik Qendër Leskovik is a municipality in the Kolonjë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Pobickë, Cerckë, Radat, Radovë, Postenan, Lashovë, Peshtan, Podë, Kovaçisht, Vrepckë, Gërmenj, Radanj, Glinë and Gjirakar.... |
| Korçë District Korçë District 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... |
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... |
138,898 | 1,752 | Drenovë Drenovë Drenovë 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:... , Gorë Gorë Gorë is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Zvarisht, Dolan, Lozhan, Lozhan i Ri, Senishtë, Tresovë, Strelcë, Shalës, Selcë, Velçan, Mesmal, Moçan, Mjaltas, Marjan, Desmirë, Qënckë, Babjen and Dolanec.... , 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... , Lekas Lekas Lekas is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Lekas, Marian, Gjonbabas, Gurmujas, Shkozan, Xerje, Tudas, Gjergjevicë, Lavdar, Brozdovec, Mazrek and Poponivë.... , Libonik Libonik Libonik is a municipality in Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Libonik, Drithas, Vloçisht, Vashtëmi, Pocestë, Symiz, Klocë, Shkozë, Kembëthekër, Beras, Zboq, Memël and Manastirec.... , Liqenas, Maliq Maliq Maliq is a small town in the Korçë District of eastern Albania.It is the smaller of two cities in the district, the other being Korçë, southeast of Maliq. The municipality consists of the town Maliq and the villages Kolanec, Goce, Gjyras, Bickë, Fshat Maliq and Plovisht... , Moglicë Moglicë Moglicë is a municipality in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Moglicë, Gopesh, Dobërçan, Maliq-Opar, Gurkuq, Bardhas, Zerec, Dushar, Torovec, Shpatmal, Peshtan, Lumaj, Protopapë, Osojë, Gurshqipe, Kucakë and Nikollarë.... , Mollaj 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 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 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 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 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 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.... , Voskopojë, Vreshtas |
| 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... |
Pogradec Pogradec Pogradec is a city in southeastern Albania, situated on the shores of Ohrid lake. It is the capital of the District of Pogradec, in the County of Korçë, located at 40.87°N and 20.70°E with a population of around 30,000 . The total area of the district is 725 km². Pogradec alone occupies about... |
70,575 | 725 | Buçimas Buçimas Buçimas is a municipality in the Pogradec District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Buçimas, Tushemisht, Peshkëpi, Gurras, Gështënjas, Remaj, Vërdovë and Bahçallëk.... , Çërravë Çërravë Çërravë is a municipality in the Pogradec District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Çërravë, Blacë, Bletas, Alarup, Pretushë, Grabovicë, Nizhavec, Kodras, Leshnicë, Lumas and Qershizë.... , Dardhas Dardhas Dardhas is a municipality in the Pogradec District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Dardhas, Stropckë, Grunjas, Prenisht, Derdushë, Osnat, Lekas, Nicë and Stërkanj.... , Pogradec Pogradec Pogradec is a city in southeastern Albania, situated on the shores of Ohrid lake. It is the capital of the District of Pogradec, in the County of Korçë, located at 40.87°N and 20.70°E with a population of around 30,000 . The total area of the district is 725 km². Pogradec alone occupies about... , Proptisht Proptisht Proptisht is a municipality in the Pogradec District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Proptisht, Rodokal Sipër, Rodokal Poshtë, Homezh, Slabinjë, Somotinë, Kriçkovë, Selcë e Poshtme, Homçan, Vërri, Golik, Slatinë, Baribardhë, Selishtë and Zalltore.... , Trebinjë Trebinjë Trebinjë is a municipality in the Pogradec District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Trebinjë, Çezmë e Madhe, Çezmë e Vogël, Hondisht, Selcë e Sipërme, Llëngë, Plenisht, Hoshtecë, Zemcë, Potgozhan, Malinë, Kalivaç, Pevelan, Dunicë and Guri i Bardhë.... , Udënisht, Velçan Velçan Velçan is a municipality in the Pogradec District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Velçan, Buzahishtë, Shpellë, Bishnicë, Jollë, Losnik, Laktesh and Senishtë.... |