Vlorë District
| Vlorë District | |
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 Map showing Vlorë District within Albania |
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| Country |
 Albania
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| Capital | Vlorë |
Vlorë District (Albanian: Rrethi i Vlorës) was one of the thirty-six districts of Albania (which were dissolved in 2000) that is now part of Vlorë County. It had a population of 151,314 (2010 estimate), and a land area of 1,609 km². It is in the south-west of the country, and its capital was Vlorë. Its population included a Greek minority.
The district consisted of the following municipalities:
Note: - urban municipalities in bold
Other places in this district included Dhërmi, Ujë i Ftohtë, Palasë, Nartë and Kocul.
Vlorë is the closest point of the Albanian coast to the Italian Peninsula. The district well known for its coastline (see photo linked below).
Coordinates: 40°21′N 19°37′E / 40.350°N 19.617°E
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