Kamëz (definite Albanian form: Kamza) is a municipality in Tirana County, Albania.[1] It was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Kamëz and Paskuqan, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Kamëz.[2] The total population is 104,190 (2011 census),[3] in a total area of 37.20 km2.[4] The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 66,841.[3]
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Municipality | |
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Kamëz | |
Coordinates: 41°23′N 19°46′E | |
Country | Albania |
County | Tirana |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rakip Suli (PS) |
Area | |
• Municipality | 37.20 km2 (14.36 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipality | 104,190 |
• Municipality density | 2,800/km2 (7,300/sq mi) |
• Municipal unit | 66,841 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal Code | 1030 |
Area Code | (0)47 |
Website | Official Website |
Kamëz was one of the applicants for the 2019 European Green Capital Awards,[5] which was won by Oslo.[6]
Prior to the 1990s, Kamëz was a sparsely populated and predominantly agricultural area. Following the post 1990s Albanian population movements, the area experienced massive influxes of inhabitants from all over Albania. The newly formed city is known to bear impressive street names belonging to international personalities, capital cities, and organizations.
The municipality Kamëz consists of the town Kamëz and the following villages:[2]
The main football team, KS Kamza, plays in the Albanian Second Division at Fusha Sportive Kamëz. It is the site of the Agricultural University of Tirana. The basketball team BC Kamza Basket are 6 times national champions and play their home games at Salla Sportive Bathore.
Kamëz also cooperates with:
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Municipalities of Albania | ||
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The municipalities of Albania are the country's administrative divisions consisting of local administrative units and their inclusive villages. | ||
Berat County | ||
Dibër County |
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Durrës County | ||
Elbasan County | ||
Fier County | ||
Gjirokastër County |
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Korçë County | ||
Kukës County | ||
Lezhë County |
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Shkodër County |
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Tiranë County |
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Vlorë County |
Subdivisions of Tirana County | ||
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County Seat: Tirana | ||
Municipality of Kamëz |
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Municipality of Kavajë |
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Municipality of Rrogozhinë |
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Municipality of Tirana |
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Municipality of Vorë |
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Subdivisions of Kamëz Municipality | ||
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Municipal Seat: Kamëz | ||
Administrative Unit of Kamëz |
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Administrative Unit of Paskuqan |
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