Skrapar District

Skrapar District (Albanian: Rrethi i Skraparit) was one of the thirty-six districts of Albania (which were dissolved in 2000) that is now part of Berat County. It had a population of 10,200[1] (2010 estimate), and an area of 775 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Çorovodë. It is most famous for Skrapar Raki, a traditional brandy consumed by many Albanians.

Skrapar District
District
Map showing Skrapar District within Albania
Country Albania
CapitalCorovode

Administrative divisions

The district consisted of the following municipalities:

Skrapar Municipality

Poliçan Municipality

Note: - urban municipalities in bold

Notable people
  • Abas Ermenji, Albanian politician and historian
  • Riza Cerova, Albanian political figure
  • Xhelal bej Koprencka, modern Albania's founding father
  • Ilir Meta, Albanian politician
  • Kasabashi Bridge near Çorovodë
  • Osum Canyon
  • Gradec Cliffs near Çorovodë
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References
  1. "POPULLSIA SIPAS RRETHEVE, 2001-2010". Albanian Institute of Statistics. Archived from the original on 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2010-09-09.


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