Gjirokastër District Rrethi i Gjirokastrës |
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District | |
Map showing the district within Albania |
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Country | Albania |
County | Gjirokastër County |
Capital | Gjirokastër |
Area | |
• Total | 1,137 km2 (439 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 56,720 |
• Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Gjirokastër District (Albanian: Rrethi i Gjirokastrës) was one of the thirty-six districts of Albania (which were dissolved in 2000) that is now part of Gjirokastër County. It had a population of 56,720 (2010 estimate) containing a large Greek minority, and an area of 1,137 km². It is in the south of the country, and its capital was Gjirokastër.
The district consisted of the following municipalities:
Note: - urban municipalities in bold
1 - not to be confused with Kolonjë District
2 - not to be confused with Poliçan of Skrapar District
Coordinates: 40°4′N 20°12′E / 40.067°N 20.200°E