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County of Lezhë

Lezhë County
Qarku Lezhë
County
Skyline of Lezhë County
Official seal of Lezhë County
Seal
Location of Lezhë County within Albania.
Location of Lezhë County within Albania.
Country  Albania
Municipalities 3
Villages 175
Established 2000
County Seat Lezhë
Government
 • Council Chairman Gjok Ndoka
Area
 • Total 1,620 km2 (630 sq mi)
Population (2016)
 • Total 135,613
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
NUTS Code AL014
Website Official Website

Lezhë County (Albanian: Qarku i Lezhës) is one of the 12 counties of Albania. The population at the 2011 census was 134,027, in an area of 1620 km². Its capital is the city Lezhë.

Until 2000, Lezhë County was subdivided into three districts: Kurbin, Lezhë, and Mirditë. Since the 2015 local government reform, the county consists of the following 3 municipalities: Kurbin, Lezhë and Mirditë. Before 2015, it consisted of the following 21 municipalities:

The municipalities consist of about 175 towns and villages in total. See Villages of Lezhë County for a structured list.

According to the last national census from 2011 this county has 134,027 inhabitants. Ethnic groups in the county include:

Coordinates: 41°45′N 19°50′E / 41.750°N 19.833°E / 41.750; 19.833


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