Librazhd
Librazhd | |
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| Coordinates: 41°11′N 20°19′E / 41.18°N 20.32°E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Elbasan |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 793.36 km2 (306.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 249 m (817 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 31,892 |
| • Municipality density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 6,937 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 3401-3402 |
| Area Code | (0)514 |
Librazhd is a town and a municipality in Elbasan County, eastern Albania. The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Hotolisht, Librazhd, Lunik, Orenjë, Polis, Qendër Librazhd and Stëblevë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Librazhd.[1] The total population is 31,892 (2011 census), in a total area of 793.36 km2.[2] The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 6,937.[3] Librazhd is the nearest town to the Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park.
History
During World War II two battalions of the National Liberation Movement ambushed defeated Nazi Germany troops near Librazhd killing over 200 German soldiers.[4]
Sports
Librazhd's football club is Sopoti Librazhd. KF Sopoti Librazhd was founded in 1948 and its home ground is Sopoti Stadium which seats 3,000. The team is currently playing in the Albanian First Division( Kategoria e Pare) in Group B.
References
- ^ Law nr. 115/2014
- ^ Interactive map administrative territorial reform
- ^ 2011 census results
- ^ Pearson, Owen (2006-07-11). Albania in Occupation and War: From Fascism to Communism 1940-1945. I.B.Tauris. p. 271. ISBN 978-1-84511-104-5. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
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The municipalities of Albania are the country's administrative divisions consisting of local administrative units and their inclusive villages. | ||
| Berat County |  | |
| Dibër County | ||
| Durrës County | ||
| Elbasan County | ||
| Fier County | ||
| Gjirokastër County | ||
| Korçë County | ||
| Kukës County | ||
| Lezhë County | ||
| Shkodër County | ||
| Tiranë County | ||
| Vlorë County | ||
Subdivisions of Elbasan County | ||
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County Seat: Elbasan | ||
| Municipality of Belsh |  | |
| Municipality of Cërrik | ||
| Municipality of Elbasan | ||
| Municipality of Gramsh | ||
| Municipality of Librazhd | ||
| Municipality of Peqin | ||
| Municipality of Prrenjas | ||
Subdivisions of Librazhd Municipality | ||
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Municipal Seat: Librazhd | ||
| Administrative Unit of Hotolisht |
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| Administrative Unit of Librazhd | ||
| Administrative Unit of Lunik |
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| Administrative Unit of Orenjë | ||
| Administrative Unit of Polis |
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| Administrative Unit of Qendër Librazhd |
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| Administrative Unit of Stëblevë | ||