Mallakastër ( Albanian definite form : Mallakastra ) is a region and a municipality in Fier County , southwestern Albania . It was created in 2015 by the merger of the present municipalities Aranitas , Ballsh , Fratar , Greshicë , Hekal , Kutë , Ngraçan , Qendër Dukas and Selitë . The seat of the municipality is the town Ballsh. The total population is 27,062 (2011 census), in a total area of 329.37 km. It is coterminous with the former Mallakastër District .
5-517: The municipality takes its name from the Mallakastër hills. The landscape consists of fields alternated with low hills. Their highest point is the hill Shëndëlli (712 m), not to be confused with the much higher Mount Shëndelli further south. The people from this region are called Mallakastriotë . The population is Muslim and Orthodox Christian . The region is a center of both the Bektashi order and
10-478: A gradual decline towards the north. As a result of karst phenomena, surface water flows are absent. The western slope falls more evenly in the direction of the Vjosa valley and attracts moisture from winds blowing in that direction. Forests are sparse, with Mediterranean scrub, oak trees, as well as summer pastures scattered throughout. The nearby settlements of Dragot, Damës , Kashisht, and Beçisht are established at
15-525: A specific location in Fier County , Albania, is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Mount Sh%C3%ABndelli Shëndelli ( lit. ' Holy Sun ' ) is a mountain located in the municipality of Tepelenë , in southern Albania . Situated at the emergence of the Shëndelli- Lunxhëri - Bureto mountain range, its highest elevation is 1,802 m (5,912 ft). Shëndelli
20-555: Is bordered by the Vjosa valley to the west and the Mezhgoran and Maricaj stream valleys to the east, separating it from Trebeshinë mountain. It stretches from the Lutfinjë river valley in the north to the mouth of Këlcyrë in the south at a length of about 10–12 km (6–7 mi) with a northwest-southeast orientation. The mountain is primarily composed of limestone . Its ridge is flat, with
25-553: The Halveti order (to a lesser extent). The region is known for its cultural traditions and has produced many brave fighters including Rrapo Hekali . Mallakastër was an industrially important region for Albania since it has reserves of natural gas and oil which make area a center of oil production and refining in Albania. Mallakastër is also known for its agriculture which produces a large variety of products. This article about
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