Kurvelesh, Tepelenë
Kurvelesh | |
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| Coordinates: 40°14′N 19°54′E / 40.23°N 19.9°E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Gjirokastër |
| Municipality | Tepelenë |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipal unit | 705 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Kurvelesh is a former municipality in the Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Tepelenë.[1] The population at the 2011 census was 705.[2] The municipal unit consists of the villages Progonat, Lekdush, Gusmar, Nivicë and Rexhin.[3]
History
Ottoman
In the early 20th century a çetë (armed band) consisting of 200 activists of the Albanian National Awakening was formed in Kurvelesh.[4]
Notable people
- Hodo Nivica (1809-1852), leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
- Sali Nivica (1890-1920), Albanian publicist and patriot
References
- ^ Law nr. 115/2014
- ^ 2011 census results
- ^ Greece – Albania Neighbourhood Programme Archived March 27, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Skendi, Stavro (1967). The Albanian national awakening, 1878-1912. Princeton University Press. p. 421. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
Subdivisions of Gjirokastër County | ||
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County Seat: Gjirokastër | ||
| Municipality of Dropull |  | |
| Municipality of Gjirokastër | ||
| Municipality of Këlcyrë | ||
| Municipality of Libohovë | ||
| Municipality of Memaliaj | ||
| Municipality of Përmet | ||
| Municipality of Tepelenë | ||
Subdivisions of Tepelenë Municipality | ||
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Municipal Seat: Tepelenë | ||
| Administrative Unit of Kurvelesh |
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| Administrative Unit of Lopës |
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| Administrative Unit of Qendër Tepelenë | ||
| Administrative Unit of Tepelenë | ||
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