Vlorë District (Albanian: Rrethi i Vlorës) was one of the 36 districts of Albania, which were dissolved in July 2000 and replaced by 12 newly created counties. It had a population of 147,267 in 2001, and an area of 1,609 km2 (621 sq mi).[1] It is in the south-west of the country, and its capital was the city of Vlorë. Its territory is now part of Vlorë County: the municipalities of Vlorë, Selenicë and Himara (partly). Its population included a Greek minority.[2][3]
Vlorë District | |
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| Coordinates: 40°21′N 19°37′E / 40.350°N 19.617°E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Dissolved | 2000 |
| Seat | Vlorë |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,609 km2 (621 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 147,267 |
| • Density | 92/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Administrative divisions
The district consisted of the following municipalities:[4]
Other places in this district included Dhërmi, Palasë, Nartë and Kocul.
Vlorë is the closest point of the Albanian coast to the Italian Peninsula.
