Dibër District

Dibër District (Albanian: Rrethi i Dibrës) was one of the 36 districts of Albania, which were dissolved in July 2000 and replaced by 12 counties. It had a population of 86,144 in 2001, and an area of 761 km2 (294 sq mi).[1] It is in the northeast of the country, and its capital was Peshkopi. The area of the former district is coextensive with the present municipality of Dibër, which is part of Dibër County.

Dibër District
Rrethi i Dibrës
Coordinates: 41°43′N 20°21′E
Country Albania
Dissolved2000
SeatPeshkopi
Area
  Total761 km2 (294 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
  Total86,144
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Administrative divisions

The district consisted of the following municipalities:[2]

Notable people

References


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