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Kolojnë District

Rrethi i Kolonjës
Map showing the district within Albania
Map showing the district within Albania
Country  Albania
County Korçë County
Capital Ersekë

The Kolonjë District was one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. It was located in the southeastern part of the country. This district was part of Korçë County. In 2010, about 14,318 people lived there. The main town and capital of the district was Ersekë.

What is a District?

In Albania, a district was a type of administrative division. Think of it like a county or a region within a larger area. These districts were used to help manage different parts of the country.

Kolonjë's Location

Kolonjë District was situated in the Korçë County. This county is one of the twelve main administrative divisions of Albania. Being in the southeast, Kolonjë shared borders with other regions and even countries.

The Capital: Ersekë

Ersekë served as the capital of the Kolonjë District. A capital city is usually the most important town in a region. It's where the main government offices and services are located. Ersekë is a smaller town, but it was central to the district's activities.

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