Gramsh District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gramsh District Rrethi i Gramshit
District
Map showing the district within Albania
Country	Albania
County	Elbasan County
Capital	Gramsh
Area
• Total	695 km2 (268 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	24,230
• Density	34.86/km2 (90.30/sq mi)

The District of Gramsh was one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. It was an administrative area that is now part of Elbasan County. The capital city of the district was Gramsh. In 2010, about 24,230 people lived in this district.

What is Gramsh District?

The Gramsh District was a special area in Albania. It was like a region or a division of the country. Districts helped to organize how the country was run. Each district had its own main town or city.

Where is Gramsh Located?

The Gramsh District was located in the central part of Albania. It was part of a larger area called Elbasan County. You can see its location on the map in the infobox above. It covered an area of about 695 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a medium-sized city.

People and Population

In 2010, the Gramsh District had a population of around 24,230 people. This number tells us how many people lived there at that time. The people living in the district were mostly Albanian. They shared a common culture and history.

The Capital City: Gramsh

The main city of the district was also called Gramsh. This city served as the center for the district's activities. It was where the local government was located. People from all over the district would come to Gramsh city for shopping or other services.

What is a District in Albania?

Before 2000, Albania was divided into 36 districts. These districts were like smaller regions within the country. They helped the government manage different areas. In 2000, Albania changed its system. The districts were replaced by larger areas called counties. Even though the Gramsh District no longer exists as a separate administrative unit, its history is still important.