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Orikum

Administrative unit in Vlorë, Albania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Orikum is a town and a former municipality in Vlorë County, southwestern Albania. With the 2015 local government reform, it became a subdivision of the municipality Vlorë.[1] It was named after the ancient city Oricum, which was located 4 km west of modern Orikum. The population at the 2011 census was 5,503.[2] The municipal unit consists of the town Orikum and the villages Dukat Fushë, Dukat, Tragjas and Radhimë.[3]

The town of Orikum is situated in the most southern part of Vlora Bay. The image is taken from the high grounds in the eastern side of Vlora Bay
Country Albania
Postal Code
9426
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Orikum
Orikum is located in Albania
Orikum
Orikum
Location within Albania
Coordinates: 40°20′N 19°28′E
Country Albania
CountyVlorë
MunicipalityVlorë
Population
 (2011)
  Administrative unit
5,503
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
9426
Area Code0391
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