Malzi
| Malzi | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
  Malzi | |
| Coordinates: 42°6′N 20°17′E / 42.100°N 20.283°ECoordinates: 42°6′N 20°17′E / 42.100°N 20.283°E | |
| Country |
 Albania |
| County | Kukës |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,072 |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal code | 8512 |
| Car plates | KU |
Malzi (Albanian: Komuna Malzi) is one of the fourteen rural municipalities of Kukës District.[1] The population at the 2011 census was 3,072.[2] The municipality consists of the following villages:
- Shëmri
- Shtanë
- Petkaj
- Megullë
- Camë
- Gdheshtë
- Pistë
- Va Spas
- Shikaj
- Dukagjin
- Kalimash
- Kryemadh
- Simon
Etymology
The name of the region dates back to 1444 and is mentioned numerous times during the centuries. The most acceptable theory is that the region was named Malzi (English = Black Mountain) because of the Black Pined mountain forests of the region.
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