Mallakastër

Mallakastër
Municipality

Seal
Mallakastër
Coordinates: 40°36′N 19°44′E / 40.600°N 19.733°E / 40.600; 19.733Coordinates: 40°36′N 19°44′E / 40.600°N 19.733°E / 40.600; 19.733
Country Albania Albania
County Fier
Government
 • Mayor Agron Kapllanaj (DP)
Area
 • Municipality 329.19 km2 (127.10 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Municipality 27,062
 • Municipality density 82/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal Code 9308
Area Code (0)313
Vehicle registration AL
Website Official Website

Mallakastër (definite Albanian form: Mallakastra) is a region and a municipality in Fier County, southwestern Albania. It was created in 2015 by the merger of the present municipalities Aranitas, Ballsh, Fratar, Greshicë, Hekal, Kutë, Ngraçan, Qendër Dukas and Selitë. The seat of the municipality is the town Ballsh.[1] The total population is 27,062 (2011 census), in a total area of 329.19 km2.[2] It is coterminous with the former Mallakastër District.

Name

The municipality takes its name from the Mallakastër hills.

Geography

The landscape consists of fields alternated with low hills. Their highest point is the hill Shëndëlli (712 m).[3]

Population

The people from this region are called Mallakastriotë. The population is Muslim and Christian. The region is a center of both the Bektashi order and the Halveti order (to a lesser extent). The region is known for its cultural traditions and has produced many brave fighters including Rrapo Hekali.

Economy

Mallakastër is an industrially important region for Albania since it has reserves of natural gas and oil which make area a center of oil production and refining in Albania. Mallakastër is also known for its agriculture which produces a large variety of products.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ Law nr. 115/2014
  2. ↑ Interactive map administrative territorial reform
  3. ↑ Soviet military map К-34-124-Б (1:50.000)
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