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Skrapar District

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Country
  
Albania

Area
  
775 km²

Capital
  
Corovode

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Skrapar District (Albanian: Rrethi i Skraparit) was one of the thirty-six districts of Albania (which were dissolved in 2000) that is now part of Berat County. It had a population of 10,200 (2010 estimate), and an area of 775 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Çorovodë. It is most famous for Skrapar Raki, a traditional brandy consumed by many Albanians.

Contents

Map of Skrapar District, Albania

Administrative divisions

The district consisted of the following municipalities:

Skrapar Municipality

  • Bogovë
  • Çepan
  • Çorovodë
  • Gjerbës
  • Leshnjë
  • Potom
  • Qendër
  • Vëndreshë
  • Zhepë
  • Poliçan Municipality

  • Poliçan
  • Note: - urban municipalities in bold

    Notable people

  • Abas Ermenji, Albanian politician and historian
  • Riza Cerova, Albanian political figure
  • Xhelal bej Koprencka, modern Albania's founding father
  • Ilir Meta, Albanian politician
  • References

    Skrapar District Wikipedia