Durrës County
| Durrës County Qarku Durrës |
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Beach in Durrës
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Location of Durrës County within Albania. |
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| Country | ||
| Municipalities | 3 | |
| Villages | 114 | |
| Established | 2000 | |
| County Seat | Durrës | |
| Government | ||
| • Council Chairman | Alfred Mullaraj | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 766 km2 (296 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011 census) | ||
| • Total | 262,785 | |
| • Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| NUTS Code | AL012 | |
| Website | Official Website | |
Durrës County (Albanian: Qarku i Durrësit) is one of the 12 counties of Albania. The population at the 2011 census was 262,785, in an area of 766 km².[1] Its capital is the city Durrës.
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Administrative divisions[edit]
Until 2000, Durrës County was subdivided into two districts: Durrës, and Krujë. Since the 2015 local government reform, the county consists of the following 3 municipalities: Durrës, Krujë and Shijak.[2] Before 2015, it consisted of the following 16 municipalities:
The municipalities consist of about 115 towns and villages in total. See Villages of Durrës County for a structured list.
Demographics[edit]
According to the last national census from 2011 this county has 262,785 inhabitants. Ethnic groups in the county include:[1]
Politics and government[edit]
As of 2009, there are 13 representatives of Durrës County with setas in the Parliament of Albania out of 140.
Notable people[edit]
Economy[edit]
The city of Durrës remains a major seaport and commercial centre, with a significant fishing and industrial sector.
Durrës County has grown in importance in agriculture with very large-scale planting of olive and fruit trees, and the city has become center of the food processing and oil export industries.
Tourism has become a major industry in recent years, with many hotels, recreational centers, and vast beaches.