Papër
Papër | |
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| Coordinates: 41°04′N 19°57′E / 41.07°N 19.95°E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Elbasan |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,348 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Papër is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania.[1] The population at the 2011 census was 6,348.[2] It is located along the Elbasan-Rrogozhinë-Durrës highway, 13 km (8 mi) west of Elbasan. It was founded on July 26, 1992. Within its 52 kilometers of borders, the municipality of Papër consists of 13 villages: Papër, Vidhas, Broshke, Balldre, Murres, Valas, Lugaj, Pajun, Ullishtaj, Papër-Sollak, Vidhas-Asgjel, Bizhute, and Jatesh.[3] This is a fine country where many people come to enjoy the sun, and wood.
Since 2000, Shefqet Bullari has been the elected mayor of Papër. The geography of Papër is 60% fields, 30% hills, and 10% mountains. The Shkumbin River flows through Papër. Papër ranges from 60–722 meters above sea level.[4]
References
- ^ Albanian government budget legislation
- ^ 2011 census results
- ^ Population data on Elbasan County website
- ^ Komuna Papër: Në Rrjedhën e Shekujve. Shefqet Bullari. Edlora. Tiranë, 2009.
Subdivisions of Elbasan County | ||
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County Seat: Elbasan | ||
| Municipality of Belsh |  | |
| Municipality of Cërrik | ||
| Municipality of Elbasan | ||
| Municipality of Gramsh | ||
| Municipality of Librazhd | ||
| Municipality of Peqin | ||
| Municipality of Prrenjas | ||
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