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The village of Papër was officially founded as a distinct municipality on the 26th of July 1992. Before this date, the land was part of the broader Elbasan County. This administrative decision created a new community identity overnight.
The population recorded in the 2011 census for Papër stood at 6,348 people. This population lives within a municipal unit that spans 52 kilometers of borders. The area encompasses 13 distinct villages including Vidhas, Broshke, and Balldre.
Shefqet Bullari has held the position of elected mayor of Papër since the year 2000. His tenure has spanned over two decades of political and social transformation. He guided the village through the significant local government reform of 2015.
The municipal unit of Papër includes 13 distinct villages. These villages include the namesake village of Papër, along with Vidhas, Broshke, Balldre, Murres, Valas, Lugaj, Pajun, Ullishtaj, Papër-Sollak, Vidhas-Asgjel, Bizhute, and Jatesh. The 52 kilometers of borders that define the municipal unit encompass these diverse communities.
The elevation of the land in Papër ranges from 60 to 722 meters above sea level. This varied topography creates a microclimate that supports diverse crops and livestock. The landscape consists of 60 percent fields, 30 percent hills, and 10 percent mountains.