Kukës County
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The County of Kukës is one of the 12 counties
of Albania
. It consists of the districts Has
, Kukës
and Tropojë
and its capital is Kukës
. To the east, Kukës borders Kosovo
, while in the extreme northwest it borders Montenegro
and in the extreme southeast it borders the Republic of Macedonia
. Domestically, it borders the following counties:
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...
. It consists of the districts Has
Has District
The District of Has is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania and one of the smallest. It has a population of 17,419 , and an area of . It is in the north-east of the country, part of Kukës County, and its capital and only municipality is Krumë...
, Kukës
Kukës District
The District of Kukës is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. It has a population 45,616 and area of 938 km². The district's only urban municipality is Kukës, which also is where the districts administrative headquarters are located...
and Tropojë
Tropojë District
The District of Tropojë is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Kukës County. It has a population of 16,260 , and an area of 1,043 km². It is in the north of the country, and its capital is Bajram Curri. The area is also known for its massive chestnuts forests and the Valbonë...
and its capital is Kukës
Kukës
Kukës is a town in Albania located at 42.09°N, 20.43°E in the district and county with the same name. It has a population of about 16,000 . The town is set among the mountains of northern Albania. It is famous for its role during the Kosovo conflict for taking in 450,000 refugees from Kosovo...
. To the east, Kukës borders Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
, while in the extreme northwest it borders 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...
and in the extreme southeast it 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...
. Domestically, it borders the following counties:
- DibërDibër CountyThe County of Dibër is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Bulqizë, Dibër, and Mat and its capital is Peshkopi.Dibër is known for its resistance against the Turks. Historical Dibër included parts of Albania and Macedonia...
: south - LezhëLezhë CountyLezhë 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...
: southwest - ShkodërShkodër CountyShkodër 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....
: west
| District | Capital | District Population (2010) |
Area (km²) | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Has District Has District The District of Has is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania and one of the smallest. It has a population of 17,419 , and an area of . It is in the north-east of the country, part of Kukës County, and its capital and only municipality is Krumë... |
Krumë Krumë Krumë is the capital of the Has, northern Albania. It is a pleasant small town located at the north-west foot of the Bjeshka e Krumes mountain , from which comes a large source of underground water called Vrella with clean and cool water serving the domestic population's needs for fresh water... |
17,419 | 393 | Fajzë Fajzë Fajzë is a municipality in the Has District, Kukës County, northeastern Albania.... , Gjinaj Gjinaj Gjinaj is a municipality in the Has District, Kukës County, northeastern Albania.... , Golaj Golaj Golaj is a municipality in the Has District, Kukës County, northeastern Albania.... , Krumë Krumë Krumë is the capital of the Has, northern Albania. It is a pleasant small town located at the north-west foot of the Bjeshka e Krumes mountain , from which comes a large source of underground water called Vrella with clean and cool water serving the domestic population's needs for fresh water... |
| Kukës District Kukës District The District of Kukës is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. It has a population 45,616 and area of 938 km². The district's only urban municipality is Kukës, which also is where the districts administrative headquarters are located... |
Kukës Kukës Kukës is a town in Albania located at 42.09°N, 20.43°E in the district and county with the same name. It has a population of about 16,000 . The town is set among the mountains of northern Albania. It is famous for its role during the Kosovo conflict for taking in 450,000 refugees from Kosovo... |
45,624 | 938 | Arrën Arrën Arrën Municipality is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District . The municipality consists of the following villages :* Arrën* Arrëz* Barrë* Vërrij* Tejmoll... , Bicaj Bicaj Bicaj Municipality is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District . The municipality consists of the following villages: * Bushat* Bicaj* Osmane* Muholë* Mustafë* Nangë* Kolesian* Domaj* Gabricë* Tërshen... , Bushtricë Bushtricë Bushtricë Municipality is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District. The municipality consists of the following villages:* Bushtricë* Gjegje* Matranxhë* Palush* Vilë* Barruq* Shpa... , Grykë-Çaje Grykë-Çaje Grykë-Çajë Municipality is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District. It is located between two rivers that flow into the Black Drin river. The municipality consists of the following village:*Fshat*Çajë*Buzemadh*Shkina... , Kalis Kalis, Albania Kalis Municipality is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District. The municipality consists of the following villages :* Kalis* Gështenjë* Kodër-Gështenjë* Gurr* Pralish... , Kolsh Kolsh, Kukës Kolsh Municipality is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District. The municipality consists of the following villages:* Kolsh * Mamëz... , Kollovoz, Malzi Malzi Malzi Municipality is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District . The municipality consists of the following villages:* Shëmri* Shtanë* Petkaj* Megullë* Camë* Gdheshtë* Pistë* Va Spas* Shikaj* Dukagjin* Kalimash* Kryemadh... , Shishtavec Shishtavec Shishtavec is a village of Kukës District, northeastern Albania. The village consists of 300 households with over 1,800 inhabitants of Gorani ethnicity. The village is part of the wider Gora region... , Shtiqën Shtiqën Shtiqën Municipality is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District . The municipality consists of the following villages:* Shtiqën* Krenxë* Lumë* Gjalicë... , Surroj Surroj Surroj Municipality is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District . The municipality consists of the following villages:* Surroj* Qinamakë* Fusharrë* Aliaj... , Tërthorë Tërthorë Tërthorë is a municipality in the Kukës District, Kukës County, northeastern Albania.... , Topojan Topojan Topojan is a municipality in the Kukës District, Kukës County, northeastern Albania.... , Ujmisht Ujmisht Ujmisht is a municipality in the Kukës District, Kukës County, northeastern Albania.... , Zapod Zapod Zapod is a municipality in the Kukës District, Kukës County, northeastern Albania, populated by the Gorani people of Slavic origin.... |
| Tropojë District Tropojë District The District of Tropojë is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Kukës County. It has a population of 16,260 , and an area of 1,043 km². It is in the north of the country, and its capital is Bajram Curri. The area is also known for its massive chestnuts forests and the Valbonë... |
Tropojë Tropojë Tropojë is a municipality in the Tropojë District, Kukës County, northern Albania; near the border with Kosovo. It is home to the non-navigable Valbonë River.-Etymology:... |
16,260 | 1,043 | Bujan Bujan Bujan is a municipality in the Tropojë District, Kukës County, northern Albania. It is known for hosting the 1943 Bujan Conference.... , Bytyç Bytyç Bytyç is a municipality in the Tropojë District, Kukës County, northern Albania.... , Fierzë Fierzë, Tropojë Fierzë is a municipality in the Tropojë District, Kukës County, northern Albania.... , Lekbibaj Lekbibaj Lekbibaj is a municipality in the Tropojë District, Kukës County, northern Albania.... , Llugaj Llugaj Llugaj is a municipality in the Tropojë District, Kukës County, northern Albania.... , Margegaj Margegaj Margegaj is a municipality in the Tropojë District, Kukës County, northern Albania. The Valbonë River valley and the village Valbonë are located in the municipality.... , Tropojë Tropojë Tropojë is a municipality in the Tropojë District, Kukës County, northern Albania; near the border with Kosovo. It is home to the non-navigable Valbonë River.-Etymology:... |