Kurvelesh, Tepelenë
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Kurvelesh | |
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Administrative Unit | |
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Country | Albania |
County | Gjirokastër |
Municipality | Tepelenë |
Population (2011) | |
• Administrative Unit | 705 |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Vehicle registration | TP |
Kurvelesh is a former municipality in the Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Tepelenë.[1] The population at the 2011 census was 705.[2] The municipal unit consists of the villages Progonat, Lekdush, Gusmar, Nivicë and Rexhin.[3]
Contents
History
Ottoman
In the early 20th century a çetë (armed band) consisting of 200 activists of the Albanian National Awakening was formed in Kurvelesh.[4]
Notable people
- Hodo Nivica (1809-1852), leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
- Sali Nivica (1890-1920), Albanian publicist and patriot
References
- ↑ Law nr. 115/2014
- ↑ 2011 census results
- ↑ Greece – Albania Neighbourhood Programme
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