Mesopotam
Mesopotam | |
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| Coordinates: 39°55′N 20°06′E / 39.92°N 20.1°E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Vlorë |
| Municipality | Finiq |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipal unit | 2,786 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Mesopotam (Greek: Μεσοπόταμος - Mesopotamos) is a village and a former municipality in the Vlorë County, in Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Finiq.[1] The population at the 2011 census was 2,786.[2] The municipal unit consists of the villages:[3]
- Mesopotam
- Kardhikaq
- Peçë
- Muzinë
- Dhrovjan
- Krongj
- Bistricë
- Velahovë
- Livinë
- Brajlat
- Sirakat
- Kostar
- Fitore
- Krane
- Ardhasovë
The municipal unit borders Delvinë to the north, Aliko to the south, Dhivër to the east, and Finiq and Aliko to the west.[3]
Etymology
The name comes from Greek, meaning "between rivers". The settlements (beside Muzinë) are inhabited mainly by the Greek community.
Attractions
The Mesopotam village is known for its 13th century Orthodox Church dedicated to St. Nicholas, declared "Protected Monument" from the government.
The "Blue Eye" (Albanian: Syri i Kaltër) water spring nearby is a well-known touristic destination. There is a local trout (Salmo obtusirostris) farm.
See also
References
Subdivisions of Vlorë County | ||
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County Seat: Vlorë | ||
| Municipality of Delvinë |  | |
| Municipality of Finiq | ||
| Municipality of Himarë | ||
| Municipality of Konispol | ||
| Municipality of Sarandë | ||
| Municipality of Selenicë | ||
| Municipality of Vlorë | ||
Subdivisions of Finiq Municipality | ||
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Municipal Seat: Finiq | ||
| Administrative Unit of Aliko |
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| Administrative Unit of Dhivër |
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| Administrative Unit of Finiq | ||
| Administrative Unit of Livadhe | ||
| Administrative Unit of Mesopotam | ||
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| National | |
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