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Defunct (2000) Albanian administrative area Former district in Albania
Bulqizë District Rrethi i Bulqizës
Former district
Coordinates: 41°28′N 20°21′E / 41.467°N 20.350°E / 41.467; 20.350
Country Albania
Dissolved2000
SeatBulqizë
Area
 • Total718 km (277 sq mi)
Population
 • Total42,985
 • Density60/km (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Bulqizë District (Albanian: Rrethi i Bulqizës) was one of the 36 districts of Albania, which were dissolved in July 2000 and replaced by 12 counties. It had a population of 42,985 in 2001, and an area of 718 km (277 sq mi). Located in the east of the country, its capital was the town of Bulqizë. The area of the former district is coextensive with the present municipality of Bulqizë, which is part of Dibër County.

Administrative divisions

The district consisted of the following municipalities:

Note: - urban municipalities in bold

References

  1. Districts of Albania, statoids.com
  2. "Portraits of poverty and inequality in Albania" (PDF). World Bank Group. 2016. pp. 33–40.
Bulqizë District
District seat: Bulqizë
Fushë-Bulqizë
Gjoricë
Martanesh
Ostren
Shupenzë
Trebisht
Zerqan
Districts of Albania
Districts in Albania were geographic divisions made up of cities, towns and villages. They were abolished in 2000.
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