Fushë-Arrëz
Municipality in Albania
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Fushë-Arrëz (Albanian: [ˈfuʃə ˈarəz]; Albanian definite form: Fushë-Arrëzi) is a municipality and town in Shkodër County, northwestern Albania. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Blerim, Fierzë, Iballë, Qafë-Mali with Fushë-Arrëz constituting its seat.[1][2][3] As of the Institute of Statistics estimate from the 2011 census, there were 2,513 people residing in Fushë-Arrëz and 7,405 in Fushë-Arrëz Municipality.[1][4] The area of the municipality is 540.42 km2.[1][5] The etymology of Fushë Arrëz from the Albanian language translates to in English as “Field of nutlets”. The settlement of Fushë-Arrëz is historically part of the Mirditë region.
Fushë-Arrëz | |
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Fushë-Arrëz main boulevard | |
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| Coordinates: 42°12′N 20°25′E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Shkodër |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hilë Curri (BF) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 540.42 km2 (208.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 7,405 |
| • Municipality density | 13.70/km2 (35.49/sq mi) |
| • Administrative unit | 2,513 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 4402 |
| Area Code | (0)271 |
| Website | www |
