Nikmaraš Explained

Official Name:Nikmaraš
Никмараш
Native Name:Nikmarashi
Settlement Type:Settlement
Pushpin Map:Montenegro
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Montenegro
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Municipality
Subdivision Name1: Tuzi
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:10
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Coordinates:42.4386°N 19.435°W
Postal Code:81304
Area Code:081
Registration Plate:PG

Nikmaraš (Никмараш; Albanian: Nikmarashi) is a settlement in the rural community of Zatrijebač, in the municipality of Tuzi, Montenegro, near the border with Albania. It is part of the wider Kuči clan region, specifically in the Zatrijebač region (alb. Triesh, part of wider Malësia from Albanian point of view). The village owes its name to the Zatrijebač chieftain Nik Maraš (Nik Marashi).

Geography

Nikmaraš is located east of the capital. The Sjevik hill lies within the settlement. The settlement is one of 6 villages of the Albanian-inhabited Zatrijebač region (Trieshi), along with Mužečka, Šćepova (alb. Stjepohi), Banjkani (alb. Benkaj), Deljani (alb. Delaj) and Budza.

History

In the past, Nikmaraš was the largest of all ten Zatrijebač villages, but today the largest is said to be the village of Šćepova (also known to be the tribal center). According to Montenegrin census records, Nikmaraš, around the mid-19th century was said to have around 70 households. At this time, locals called Nikmaraš by the name of "Shkodra e Vogel" to relate to its size compared to the city of Shkoder in North Albania. Lul Nika, Cac Nika and Mark Nika were the sons of Nik Marashi. The villages consists six of the following surnames; Arapaj, Cacaj, Gjeloshaj, Gjonaj, Gjurashaj & Margilaj. Most of the village natives either moved to other towns or cities within Montenegro, but most natives found themselves a better lifestyle within the borders of the United States.

Demographics

According to the 2003 census, the village had 13 inhabitants, all ethnic Albanians.

According to the 2011 census, its population was 10.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tabela N1. Stanovništvo prema nacinalnoj odnosno etničkoj pripadnosti po naseljima, Popis stanovništva, domaćinstava i stanova u Crnoj Gori 2011. godine. Statistical Office of Montenegro. January 27, 2012. Montenegrin.