Fier District Rrethi i Fierit |
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County | Fier County |
Capital | Fier |
Area | |
• Total | 785 km2 (303 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 199,442 |
• Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
Fier District (Albanian: Rrethi i Fierit) was one of the thirty-six districts of Albania (which were dissolved in 2000) that is now part of Fier County. It had a population of 199,442 (2010 estimate), and an area of 785 km². It is in the south-west of the country, and its capital was Fier.
The district consisted of the following municipalities:
Note: - urban municipalities in bold
Fier is well known for its ancient city, known as "Apollonia", where Cicero, the famous Roman orator had studied for a small period of time.
Coordinates: 40°42′N 19°32′E / 40.700°N 19.533°E