Where is Papër located in Albania?
Papër is a village in Elbasan County in central Albania. It sits along the Elbasan-Rrogozhinë-Durrës highway, 13 kilometers west of Elbasan.
Questions about Papër
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What was the population of Papër?
The population of Papër at the 2011 census was 6,348. These residents were spread across the municipal unit's thirteen villages.
When was Papër founded as a municipality?
Papër was founded on the 26th of July 1992. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality of Elbasan.
Who is the mayor of Papër?
Shefqet Bullari has been the elected mayor of Papër since 2000.
What villages make up the municipal unit of Papër?
The municipal unit of Papër consists of 13 villages: Papër, Vidhas, Broshke, Balldre, Murres, Valas, Lugaj, Pajun, Ullishtaj, Papër-Sollak, Vidhas-Asgjel, Bizhute, and Jatesh. The unit covers 52 kilometers of borders.
What is the geography of Papër like?
Papër is 60 percent fields, 30 percent hills, and 10 percent mountains, and it ranges from 60 to 722 meters above sea level. The Shkumbin River flows through Papër.