Malzi
| Malzi | |
|---|---|
| Administrative Unit | |
  Malzi | |
| Coordinates: 42°6′N 20°17′E / 42.100°N 20.283°ECoordinates: 42°6′N 20°17′E / 42.100°N 20.283°E | |
| Country |
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| County | Kukës |
| Municipality(s) | Kukës |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Malzi is a former municipality in Kukës County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Kukës.[1] The population at the 2011 census was 3,072.[2] The municipal unit consists of the following villages:
- Shëmri
- Shtanë
- Petkaj
- Megullë
- Camë
- Gdheshtë
- Pistë
- Va Spas
- Shikaj
- Dukagjin
- Kalimash
- Kryemadh
- Simon
Etymology
The name of the region dates back to 1444 and is mentioned numerous times during the centuries. The most acceptable theory is that the region was named Malzi (English = Black Mountain) because of the Black Pined mountain forests of the region.
References
- ↑ Law nr. 115/2014
- ↑ 2011 census results Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine.
Administrative Divisions of Kukës County | ||
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County Seat: Kukës | ||
| Municipality of Has |  | |
| Municipality of Kukës | ||
| Municipality of Tropojë | ||
Subdivisions of Kukës Municipality | ||
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Municipal Seat: Kukës | ||
| Administrative Unit of Arrën |
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| Administrative Unit of Bicaj |
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| Administrative Unit of Bushtricë |
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| Administrative Unit of Grykë-Çajë |
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| Administrative Unit of Kalis |
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| Administrative Unit of Kolsh |
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| Administrative Unit of Kukës |
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| Administrative Unit of Malzi | ||
| Administrative Unit of Shishtavec |
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| Administrative Unit of Shtiqën |
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| Administrative Unit of Surroj |
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| Administrative Unit of Tërthore |
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| Administrative Unit of Topojan |
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| Administrative Unit of Ujmisht |
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| Administrative Unit of Zapod |
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