Country Albania Established 2000 Time zone CET (UTC+1) Area 3,562 km² Municipalities 5 | Villages 272 NUTS Code AL015 Population 215,483 (2016) University Luigj Gurakuqi University | |
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Points of interest Rozafa Castle, Lake Skadar, Prokletije, Maja Jezercë, MUZEU DIOQEZAN SHKODER‑PULT Destinations Shkodër, Skadar Lake National, Valbonë Valley National, Theth, Theth National Park | ||
Shkodër County (Albanian: Qarku i Shkodrës) is one of the 12 counties of Albania. The population at the 2011 census was 215,347, in an area of 3562 km². Its capital is the city Shkodër. It is located in the Northern part of Albania.
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Map of Shkod%C3%ABr County, Albania
Administrative divisions
Until 2000, Shkodër County was subdivided into three districts: Malësi e Madhe, Pukë, and Shkodër. Since the 2015 local government reform, the county consists of the following 5 municipalities: Fushë-Arrëz, Malësi e Madhe, Pukë, Shkodër and Vau i Dejës. Before 2015, it consisted of the following 33 municipalities:
The municipalities consist of about 275 towns and villages in total. See Villages of Shkodër County for a structured list.
Demographics
According to the last national census from 2011 this county has 215,347 inhabitants. Ethnic groups in the county include: