Požaranje

Požaranje (in Serbian; Пожарање), or Pozharan (in Albanian) is a town in the Vitina Municipality, southeast Kosovo.

History

Until 1975, it was known as Požeranje (Пожерање) and had been the seat of its municipality to that time.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census the population is 10,000, of which 99,53% are ethnic Albanians.

Notable people

  • Sinan Hasani, Yugoslav politician
  • Mejdi Korrani (d. 19/4/1999), KLA
  • Xhevat Qerimi, KLA commander
  • Naser e Jeton Rama, KLA

Coordinates: 42°22′N 21°20′E / 42.367°N 21.333°E / 42.367; 21.333

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