Krahës
| Krahës | |
|---|---|
| Administrative Unit | |
  Krahës | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′N 19°51′E / 40.433°N 19.850°ECoordinates: 40°26′N 19°51′E / 40.433°N 19.850°E | |
| Country |
 Albania |
| County | Gjirokastër |
| Municipality | Memaliaj |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Administrative Unit | 2,554 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Vehicle registration | TP |
Krahës is a village and a former municipality in the Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Memaliaj.[1] The population at the 2011 census was 2,554.[2] The municipal unit consists of the villages Krahës, Krahës i Sipërm, Zhulaj, Lulëzim, Levan, Allkomemaj, Kalivaç, Përparim, Leshnjë and Xhaxhaj.[3]
Etymology
The etymology of Krahes is in Albanian, as it derives from the word Krah (Albanian for arm).
References
Administrative Divisions of Gjirokastër County | ||
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County Seat: Gjirokastër | ||
| Municipality of Dropull |  | |
| Municipality of Gjirokastër | ||
| Municipality of Këlcyrë | ||
| Municipality of Libohovë | ||
| Municipality of Memaliaj | ||
| Municipality of Përmet | ||
| Municipality of Tepelenë | ||
Subdivisions of Memaliaj Municipality | ||
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Municipal Seat: Memaliaj | ||
| Administrative Unit of Buz |
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| Administrative Unit of Krahës |
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| Administrative Unit of Luftinjë |
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| Administrative Unit of Memaliaj | ||
| Administrative Unit of Memaliaj Fshat |
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| Administrative Unit of Qesarat |
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