Peqin
Peqin | |
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 Mosque and clocktower in Peqin | |
| Coordinates: 41°03′N 19°45′E / 41.05°N 19.75°E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Elbasan |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 197.79 km2 (76.37 sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 26,136 |
| • Municipality density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 6,353 |
| • Municipal unit density | 370/km2 (970/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 3501 |
| Area Code | 0512 |
Peqin (Albanian: Peqin, Peqini, in history named: Claudiana) is a town a municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Gjoçaj, Karinë, Pajovë, Peqin, Përparim and Shezë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Peqin.[1] The total population is 26,136 (2011 census), in a total area of 197.79 km2.[2] The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 6,353.[3]
History
The city dates back 2000 years, it is mentioned as Illyrian fortress.[4] The ancient name of Peqin was Claudiana. The city's modern name derives from the Ottoman form Bekleyin, which means a place of hospitality. During Ottoman rule Peqin belonged to the Sanjak of Elbasan. The Ottoman Peqin Castle still exists, along with some original parts of the mosque of Abdurrahman Pasha, who had been the governor of Wallachia and Moldavia (former Bogdania). Peqin's football team, KS Shkumbini, plays in the Albanian superleague. KS Shkumbini is famous for its fans, called Besniket (faithful).
Notable people
- Abdurrahman Pasha, former governor of Wallachia and Moldavia within Ottoman Empire[citation needed]
- Bujar Cani, Football Player, National Team of Albania
- Ferdinand Deda, Music Director
- Murat Manahasa, Veterinary researcher and professor[5]
- Mustafa Gjinishi, activist during National Liberation War
- Demir Godelli, communist leader, responsible of Comintern during WWII in Albania
- Hekuran Isai, post World War II communist politician
- Gugash Magani, Football Player, Football Manager
- Rifat Teqja, Music Director
See also
References
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 Peqin municipality | ||
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Municipal seat: Peqin | ||
| Administrative unit of Gjoçaj |
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| Administrative unit of Karinë |
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| Administrative unit of Pajovë |
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| Administrative unit of Peqin | ||
| Administrative unit of Përparim |
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| Administrative unit of Shezë |
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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 | ||
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