Qendër Libohovë Explained

Type:mu
Official Name:Qendër Libohovë
County:Gjirokastër
Municipality:Libohovë
Coordinates:40.0667°N 36°W
Population As Of:2011
Population Unit:1264

Qendër Libohovë is a former municipality in the Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Libohovë.[1]

The population at the 2011 census was 1,264.[2]

The municipal unit consists of the villages Labovë e Sipërme, Labovë e Poshtme (together also referred to as Labovë e Kryqit), Suhë, Stegopull,, Drino and Nepravishtë.[3] An important cultural, religious and historical monument in the municipality St. Mary's Church, Labovë e Kryqit.The church seen today is essentially a creation of the 13th century at the time of the Despots of Epirus. However, an original foundation may go back to AD 527-565 during the reign of Emperor Justinian.[4]

Notable people

References

  1. Web site: Law nr. 115/2014 . sq . 6371. 25 February 2022 .
  2. http://www.instat.gov.al/media/195823/6__gjirokaster.pdf 2011 census results
  3. http://www.interreg.gr/inst/interreg/gallery/File/Programmes/Greece%20-%20Albania/Simpliroma%20Programmatismou/EN/18-12-07_Programme_Complement_GREECE%20ALBANIA.doc Greece – Albania Neighbourhood Programme
  4. Web site: Labovë e Kryqit .