Country Albania Established 2000 Time zone CET (UTC+1) Area 3,562 km² Municipalities 5 | Villages 272 County Seat Shkodër NUTS Code AL015 Population 215,483 (2016) University Luigj Gurakuqi University | |
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Clubs and Teams KF Vllaznia Shkodër, KF Tërbuni Pukë, KF Ada Velipojë, BC Vllaznia 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: