Sheper
| Sheperi | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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  Sheperi | |
| Coordinates: 40°10′17″N 20°18′21″E / 40.17139°N 20.30583°ECoordinates: 40°10′17″N 20°18′21″E / 40.17139°N 20.30583°E | |
| Country |
 Albania |
| County | Gjirokastër County |
| District | Gjirokastër District |
| Municipality | Zagori |
| Government | |
| • Village mayor | Anastas Mandili |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42 km2 (16 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 100 in winter, 400 in summer |
| Time zone | Central European Time (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Area code(s) | 0883 |
| Car Plates | GJ |
Sheper (definite form: Sheperi) is a community in the Gjirokastër District, Gjirokastër County, southern Albania.[1]
Sheperi is the largest village of the Zagori municipality. It is mountainous village located 30 km from the city of Gjirokastër, about 800 meters above sea level.
Its current population is about 100 inhabitants due to heavy migration. Religiously, the population belongs to the Orthodox church. There are also Greek and Aromanian minorities.
Mountain Rapavica,viewed from Sheperi
Sunset in Sheper
Dhembeli,well-known mountain in Albania
Notable people
- Andon Zako Çajupi
- Ilia Dilo Sheperi, Rilindas
- Mihal Kasso
- Aristidh Ruci
- Pano Xhamballo, communist fighter, WWII hero
- Jani Dilo, Balli Kombetar local leader
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