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Zojz, Prizren

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Zojz (Albanian definite form: Zojzi; ) is a settlement in the Prizren Municipality, southwestern Kosovo.

Location Kosovo
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
TimezoneUTC+1 (CET)
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Zojz is located in Kosovo
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Location within Kosovo
Coordinates: 42°17′53″N 20°41′38″E
Location Kosovo
DistrictPrizren
MunicipalityPrizren
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Total
534
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
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Etymology

The name of the village is believed to come from the Albanian word Zojz/Zoj [2]

History

The village of Zojz was mentioned in the Ottoman defter of the 16th century with the name Zojiq and the inhabitants of the village were recorded with characteristically Albanian anthroponomy.[3]

Geography

Zojz is placed roughly 10 km north of Prizren. Neighboring settlements are Smaç and Medvec to the east, Piranë to the west, Sërbica e Poshtme to the south and Randobrava to the north.[citation needed] The Topluha River and the Autostrada R 7 run south of the village.[citation needed]

Demographics

According to the 2024 census Zojz had 534 inhabitants. Of them, 520 (97.37%) were Albanians and 13 were Ashkali.[1] All 534 inhabitants declared themselves Muslims.[4]

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