District of Gjilan
AnamoravaAnamorava Valley of Binces
| Rajoni i Gjilanit Гњилански округ | |
|---|---|
| District of Kosovo | |
 Location of Gjilan District in Kosovo | |
| Country |
 Kosovo |
| Capital | Gjilan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,206 km2 (466 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 180,783 |
| • Rank | 6th |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 60000 |
| Vehicle registration | 06 |
| Municipalities | 6 |
| Settlements[1] | 287 |
The District of Gjilan or the District of Gnjilane (Albanian: Rajoni i Gjilanit; Serbian: Гњилански округ or Gnjilanski okrug) is one of the seven districts (the higher-level administrative divisions) of Kosovo. Its seat is in the city of Gjilan.[2]
The region corresponds the same area as locally known as Anamorava which is seen as part of the region because of the Morava river.
History
Anamorava geography region "Literatur side river of Morava is the hilly contryside in southeasterm Kosovo south of Gjilan[3] and on the Morava e Binçes revier. It stratches eastwordto the Presheva (Presevo) valley in southern Serbia. Yhe montaisin this region rise to on altitude of 1000 to 1.200 meteres, and kulminate the Karadak region bordering neighboring Macedonia north of Skopje [4] Anamorava, literally “side of river Morava,” is the hilly countryside in southeastern Kosovo south of Gjilan and the Morava e Binces River. It stretches eastward
Municipalities
The district of Gjilan has a total of 6 municipalities and 287 other smaller settlements:
| Municipality | Population (2011) | Area (km2) | Density (km2) | Settlements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gjilan | 90,015 | 385 | 233.8 | 54 |
| Viti | 46,959 | 278 | 168.9 | 39 |
| Kamenica/Dardanë | 35,600 | 423 | 84.2 | 58 |
| Ranilug | 3,866 | 78 | 49.6 | 13 |
| Klokot | 2,556 | 24 | 106.5 | 4 |
| Partesh | 1,787 | 18 | 99.3 | 3 |
| Gjilan District | 180,783 | 1,206 | 149.9 | 287 |
Ethnic groups
In 1991, all municipalities of the district had an Albanian majority: Gjilan (Gnjilane) (76.54%), Kamenica (Dardanë) (73.05%), Vitina (Viti) (78.68%).
In the 2011 census,after the creation of new municipalities with Serb population, Albanians are the majority in: Gjilan (Gnjilane) (97.4%), Kamenica (Dardanë (94.7%), Vitina (Viti) (99.3%),and in Klokot (53.3%). Serbs are the majority in:Parteš (Partesh) (99.9%) and in Ranilug (Ranillug) (95.5%). In Klokot they represent 46% of the population.
Ethnic groups in 2011 census: The largest ethnic groups are Albanians and the biggest minority groups are Serbs.
| Number | % | |
| TOTAL | 181,459 | 100 |
| Albanians | 170,053 | 93.7 |
| Serbs | 8,945 | 4.9 |
| Turks | 988 | 0.5 |
| Roma (Ashkali) | 652 | 0.4 |
| Others and no response | 686 | 0.4 |
See also
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- Subdivisions of Kosovo
- Anamorava Valley of BincesKokaj|[5]
References
- ↑ "Komunat në rajonin e Gjilanit".
- ↑ www.logincee.org/file/22465/library|Loc. Development Strategy Gjilan-Logincee
- ↑ Robert Elsie - 2010 -
- ↑ Robert Elsie - 2010 -
- ↑ Anamorava Valley of Binces
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