Bashkia Shkodër

Shkodër, also known as Scutari in historical records, was the capital city of Albania for centuries, until 1915, when World War I broke out. Now it is the second largest city, with 135,612 people.
  • …has about 95,600 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 360 metres (1,180 feet)

Places of Interest

Highlights include Drisht Castle.
is a ruined castle above the modern…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Drisht and Urë e Shtrenjtë.
is a village, former bishopric and Latin…
Village
Ura e Shtrenjtë is a small village in the valley of the river Kir in northern .
Village
is a settlement in the former municipality, , northern . is situated 6 km west of Bashkia Shkodër.
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Latitude
42.1439° or 42° 8′ 38″ north
Longitude
19.6339° or 19° 38′ 2″ east
Open location code
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Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

“Bashkia Shkodër” goes by many names.
  • Albanian: “Bashkia Shkodër”

Places with the Same Name

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Maja e Kashtyllës and Maja e Çuka-Halilaj.

Albania: Highlights

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