Gjirokastër District

former geographic subdivision of Albania

The District of Gjirokastër is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. There are about 56,720[2] people. Many of its people are Greek.[3][4] The capital is Gjirokastër. It is part of Gjirokastër County.

Gjirokastër District
Rrethi i Gjirokastrës
Map showing the district within Albania
Map showing the district within Albania
Coordinates: 40°4′N 20°12′E / 40.067°N 20.200°E / 40.067; 20.200
Country Albania
CountyGjirokastër County
CapitalGjirokastër
Area
 • Total1,137 km2 (439 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total56,720
 • Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)

References change

  1. "POPULLSIA SIPAS PREFEKTURAVE, 2001–2010". Albanian Institute of Statistics. Archived from the original on 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2010-09-09.
  2. "POPULLSIA SIPAS RRETHEVE, 2001-2010". Albanian Institute of Statistics. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-09-09.
  3. The Albanians, a scattered people, by Philippe Rekacewicz, Le Monde diplomatique, January 1999
  4. "Country Studies US: Greeks and Other Minorities". Retrieved September 6, 2006.