Selenicë | |
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Municipality | |
The city and the mines from the north
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Coordinates: 40°32′N 19°38′E / 40.533°N 19.633°ECoordinates: 40°32′N 19°38′E / 40.533°N 19.633°E | |
Country | Albania |
County | Vlorë |
Government | |
• Mayor | Përparim Shametaj (DP) |
Area | |
• Municipality | 561.24 km2 (216.70 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipality | 18,476 |
• Municipality density | 33/km2 (85/sq mi) |
• Administrative Unit | 3,235 |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal Code | 9427 |
Area Code | (0)392 |
Vehicle registration | AL |
Selenicë is a municipality in Vlorë County, southwestern Albania. It was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Armen, Brataj, Kotë, Selenicë, Sevaster and Vllahinë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Selenicë. The total population is 18,476 (2011 census), in a total area of 561.24 km2. The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 2,235. The town is well known for its bitumen mines. The football (soccer) club is KS Selenicë.