Libohovë
Municipality in Gjirokastër, Albania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Libohovë (Albanian definite form: Libohova) is a town and a municipality in southern Albania. It is overlooked by Libohovë Castle and has a main street with views across the Drino valley. Libohovë is at the foot of the Bureto Mountain. The region forms part of the Zagori Regional Nature Park[1] located in Zagori region.
Libohovë | |
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Coordinates: 40°2′N 20°16′E | |
Country | Albania |
County | Gjirokastër |
Government | |
• Mayor | Leonard Hide (PS) |
Area | |
• Municipality | 248.42 km2 (95.92 sq mi) |
Elevation | 408 m (1,339 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipality | 3,667 |
• Municipality density | 15/km2 (38/sq mi) |
• Municipal unit | 1,992 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal Code | 6003 |
Area Code | (0)881 |
Website | www |
The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Libohovë, Qendër Libohovë and Zagori, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Libohovë.[2] The total population is 3,667 (2011 census),[3] in a total area of 248.42 km2.[4] The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 1,992.[3]