District of Peć Rajoni i Pejës Пећки округ |
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District of Kosovo | |
Location of Peja District in Kosovo |
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Country | Kosovo |
Capital | Peć |
Area | |
• Total | 1,365 km2 (527 sq mi) |
Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 174,235 |
• Rank | 7th |
• Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
Postal code | 30000 |
Vehicle registration | 03 |
Municipalities | 3 |
Settlements | 118 |
The District of Peć or District of Peja (Albanian: Rajoni i Pejës; Serbian: Пећки округ or Pećki okrug) is one of the seven districts (the higher-level administrative divisions) of Kosovo; it has its seat in the city of Peć.
The district has three municipalities and 118 other settlements
In the 2011 census, Albanians ranked as the most populous group in the district, making up 92.6% of the population. All municipalities in the district have Albanian majority. In the 2011 census, Albanians are the majority in: Peć (91.21%), Klina (96.7%), and Istok (92.02%).
Ethnic groups in 2011 census:
According to the 1991 census, the population of the Peć municipality included 75.46% Albanians, 11.56% Serbs and Montenegrins, and 7.73% Muslims by nationality. The population of the Istok municipality included 76.68% Albanians, 12.70% Serbs and Montenegrins, and 7.11% Muslims by nationality. The population of the Klina municipality included 85.93% Albanians, and 9.16% Serbs and Montenegrins.
Coordinates: 42°39′N 20°17′E / 42.650°N 20.283°E