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Tepelenë

January 07, 2023

Tepelenë (definite Albanian form: Tepelena) is a city and a municipality in Gjirokastër County, in the south of Albania. The town is located on the left bank of the Vjosa River,[1] about three kilometres downstream from its union with the Drino.

Tepelenë
Municipality
Emblem
Tepelenë
Coordinates: 40°17′48″N 20°01′08″E / 40.29667°N 20.01889°E / 40.29667; 20.01889Coordinates: 40°17′48″N 20°01′08″E / 40.29667°N 20.01889°E / 40.29667; 20.01889
Country Albania
CountyGjirokastër
Government
 • MayorTërmet Peçi (PS)
Area
 • Municipality431.50 km2 (166.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Municipality
8,949
 • Municipality density21/km2 (54/sq mi)
 • Municipal unit
4,342
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
6301
Area Code(0)814
WebsiteOfficial Website

Until the abolition of Districts in 2000, Tepelenë was the seat of the Tepelenë District. Its location is strategically important and there is a ruined citadel occupying a point 300 metres above the river. Ali Pasha of Tepelenë was born at the nearby village of Beçisht. In 1847, the British writer Edward Lear visited the town and noted the devastated buildings.

History

See also: History of Albania and Ali Pasha of Ioannina
 
 
 
Tepelenë in April 1857 by Edward Lear.

The Byzantines built a defensive tower which was successively developed during the Ottoman Empire epoch in the 15th century and by Ali Pasha in the early 19th century.

In early July 1833 the inhabitants of Tepelenë rose in revolt against Emin Pasha.

The Young Turk revolutionaries met in Tepelenë in February 1909, in an attempt to persuade Albanian nationalists to join them.[2]

In 1920, an earthquake severely damaged the town which was completely rebuilt afterwards. Local tradition says that if Tepelenë exceeds 100 buildings it will be destroyed. In the same year, 400 Italian soldiers surrendered to the Albanians during the Battle of Vlora.

On 7 April 1939, Italian forces landed in Albania and took control of the country and Tepelenë in the beginning of World War II.[3] After the Italian invasion of Greece in October 1940 failed, the Albanian troops in Tepelenë under the command of Colonel Prenk Pervizi deserted the Italian army. The colonel protested by telling the Italian command that the Albanians were not cannon fodder.[4] As a consequence, Colonel Pervizi as well as other officers and Albanian troops were transferred into the mountains of northern Albania and isolated there.

Greek forces counter-attacked and advanced towards Tepelenë in a general offensive on Vlorë. Despite several attacks and assistance for the Greeks by the British Royal Air Force, the Italians managed to hold the town and in late April 1941, following the German invasion of Yugoslavia, the Greek army was forced to withdraw.[5]

Later, the post-war socialist government converted the local Italian army camp into a labour camp. Among those detained were influential Albanian families involved in the previous governments were detained here. Some died and their graves were unmarked.[6] The camp was closed in 1954. At one point a cholera epidemic killed many inmates.[7]

In the 1997 unrest in Albania, Tepelenë became a focal point for the uprising against Sali Berisha's government. A people's committee took charge of the town in March 1997 and released opposition politician Fatos Nano from the local prison. The movement spread immediately to Gjirokastër where weapons were distributed from Tepelenë.

Geography

 
 
The Vjosa river upstream from the city of Tepelenë.

Tepelenë is located on the left shore of the Vjosa River on a plateau above the river. The river applies here, after the river has broken through a few kilometres in the Këlcyrë Gorge a mountain chain, to the North. In addition the Drino flows at this point. North of Tepelenë, the Bënça river coming from the south-west from the Kurvelesh flows into the Vjosa.

Tepelenë was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Kurvelesh, Lopës, Qendër Tepelenë and Tepelenë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Tepelenë.[8]

Demographics

The total population of the city is 8,949 (2011 census),[9] in a total area of 431.50 km2.[10] The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 4,342 and completely ethnically Albanian.[9]

Economy

 
The new SH4 between Fier and Tepelenë.

The local mineral water plant is an important and successful local enterprise.

Transport

See also: Transport in Albania and Highways in Albania

Thanks to its location at the confluence of two valleys, Tepelena has always been an important traffic hub in southern Albania. The National Road 4 (SH4), from Fier to Gjirokastër, continues through Tepelenë.

Culture

 
The fortress of Tepelena on the Vjosa River depicted by Edward Lear in 1848.

Sports

The local football club is SK Tepelena.

Notable people

 
Monument of Ali Pasha.
Main page: Category:People from Tepelenë

See also

References

  1. ^ "Tepelene". travelsradiate: travelsradiate.com. Retrieved Jan 24, 2011.
  2. ^ Pearson, Owen (2004). Albania in the Twentieth Century, A History: Volume I: Albania and King Zog, 1908-39. I. B. Tauris. pp. 5–8. ISBN 1845110137. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  3. ^ Piero Crociani, "Gli albanesi nelle forze armate italiane, Roma 2001".
  4. ^ Pjeter Hidri, "The General Prenk Pervizi, Toena, Tirana, 2002.
  5. ^ Pearson, Owen (2006). Albania in Occupation and War: From Fascism to Communism 1940-1945. pp. 102–143. ISBN 1-84511-104-4. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
  6. ^ Lek Pervizi, "Ankimi i Zanave, (poetry), Arberia, Tirana, 2002.
  7. ^ Gjuliana Malaj, "Une Beba, qe u futa ne camp kater muajshe e dola 42 vjeçe, Panorama, Tirana, 25 october 2012.
  8. ^ "Law nr. 115/2014" (PDF) (in Albanian). p. 6371. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Population and housing census - Gjirokastër 2011" (PDF). INSTAT. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  10. ^ "Correspondence table LAU – NUTS 2016, EU-28 and EFTA / available Candidate Countries" (XLS). Eurostat. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  • Blue Guide to Albania and Kosovo from Zoitsa Vasi, James Pettifer, A&C Black, London, 2001
  • Albania in the Twentieth Century, A History: Volume I: Albania and King Zog, 1908-39 , Owen Pearson,I. B. Tauris,2004

January 07, 2023
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Tepelene definite Albanian form Tepelena is a city and a municipality in Gjirokaster County in the south of Albania The town is located on the left bank of the Vjosa River 1 about three kilometres downstream from its union with the Drino TepeleneMunicipalityEmblemTepeleneCoordinates 40 17 48 N 20 01 08 E 40 29667 N 20 01889 E 40 29667 20 01889 Coordinates 40 17 48 N 20 01 08 E 40 29667 N 20 01889 E 40 29667 20 01889Country AlbaniaCountyGjirokasterGovernment MayorTermet Peci PS Area Municipality431 50 km2 166 60 sq mi Population 2011 Municipality8 949 Municipality density21 km2 54 sq mi Municipal unit4 342Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal Code6301Area Code 0 814WebsiteOfficial WebsiteUntil the abolition of Districts in 2000 Tepelene was the seat of the Tepelene District Its location is strategically important and there is a ruined citadel occupying a point 300 metres above the river Ali Pasha of Tepelene was born at the nearby village of Becisht In 1847 the British writer Edward Lear visited the town and noted the devastated buildings Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Economy 4 1 Transport 5 Culture 5 1 Sports 6 Notable people 7 See also 8 ReferencesHistory EditSee also History of Albania and Ali Pasha of Ioannina Tepelene in April 1857 by Edward Lear The Byzantines built a defensive tower which was successively developed during the Ottoman Empire epoch in the 15th century and by Ali Pasha in the early 19th century In early July 1833 the inhabitants of Tepelene rose in revolt against Emin Pasha The Young Turk revolutionaries met in Tepelene in February 1909 in an attempt to persuade Albanian nationalists to join them 2 In 1920 an earthquake severely damaged the town which was completely rebuilt afterwards Local tradition says that if Tepelene exceeds 100 buildings it will be destroyed In the same year 400 Italian soldiers surrendered to the Albanians during the Battle of Vlora On 7 April 1939 Italian forces landed in Albania and took control of the country and Tepelene in the beginning of World War II 3 After the Italian invasion of Greece in October 1940 failed the Albanian troops in Tepelene under the command of Colonel Prenk Pervizi deserted the Italian army The colonel protested by telling the Italian command that the Albanians were not cannon fodder 4 As a consequence Colonel Pervizi as well as other officers and Albanian troops were transferred into the mountains of northern Albania and isolated there Greek forces counter attacked and advanced towards Tepelene in a general offensive on Vlore Despite several attacks and assistance for the Greeks by the British Royal Air Force the Italians managed to hold the town and in late April 1941 following the German invasion of Yugoslavia the Greek army was forced to withdraw 5 Later the post war socialist government converted the local Italian army camp into a labour camp Among those detained were influential Albanian families involved in the previous governments were detained here Some died and their graves were unmarked 6 The camp was closed in 1954 At one point a cholera epidemic killed many inmates 7 In the 1997 unrest in Albania Tepelene became a focal point for the uprising against Sali Berisha s government A people s committee took charge of the town in March 1997 and released opposition politician Fatos Nano from the local prison The movement spread immediately to Gjirokaster where weapons were distributed from Tepelene Geography Edit The Vjosa river upstream from the city of Tepelene Tepelene is located on the left shore of the Vjosa River on a plateau above the river The river applies here after the river has broken through a few kilometres in the Kelcyre Gorge a mountain chain to the North In addition the Drino flows at this point North of Tepelene the Benca river coming from the south west from the Kurvelesh flows into the Vjosa Tepelene was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Kurvelesh Lopes Qender Tepelene and Tepelene that became municipal units The seat of the municipality is the town Tepelene 8 Demographics EditThe total population of the city is 8 949 2011 census 9 in a total area of 431 50 km2 10 The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 4 342 and completely ethnically Albanian 9 Economy Edit The new SH4 between Fier and Tepelene The local mineral water plant is an important and successful local enterprise Transport Edit See also Transport in Albania and Highways in Albania Thanks to its location at the confluence of two valleys Tepelena has always been an important traffic hub in southern Albania The National Road 4 SH4 from Fier to Gjirokaster continues through Tepelene Culture Edit The fortress of Tepelena on the Vjosa River depicted by Edward Lear in 1848 Sports Edit The local football club is SK Tepelena Notable people Edit Monument of Ali Pasha Main page Category People from Tepelene Ali Pasha Foto Strakosha soccer player Albania capped Muhedin Targaj soccer player Albania capped Isuf Kalo notable physician personal doctor of Enver Hoxha Gramoz Ruci 37th Speaker of the Parliament of Albania Valentina Leskaj former Minister of Work and Social Welfare Tafil Buzi leader of the Albanian revolts of 1833 1839 Big Body Bes rapper and TV presenter Toquel rapper Stan Dragoti American movie director with parents from Tepelena who migrated to America in the 1920sSee also EditGeography of Albania Tourism in Albania History of Albania Tepelene DistrictReferences Edit Tepelene travelsradiate travelsradiate com Retrieved Jan 24 2011 Pearson Owen 2004 Albania in the Twentieth Century A History Volume I Albania and King Zog 1908 39 I B Tauris pp 5 8 ISBN 1845110137 Retrieved 31 July 2012 Piero Crociani Gli albanesi nelle forze armate italiane Roma 2001 Pjeter Hidri The General Prenk Pervizi Toena Tirana 2002 Pearson Owen 2006 Albania in Occupation and War From Fascism to Communism 1940 1945 pp 102 143 ISBN 1 84511 104 4 Retrieved 19 March 2010 Lek Pervizi Ankimi i Zanave poetry Arberia Tirana 2002 Gjuliana Malaj Une Beba qe u futa ne camp kater muajshe e dola 42 vjece Panorama Tirana 25 october 2012 Law nr 115 2014 PDF in Albanian p 6371 Retrieved 25 February 2022 a b Population and housing census Gjirokaster 2011 PDF INSTAT Retrieved 2019 09 25 Correspondence table LAU NUTS 2016 EU 28 and EFTA available Candidate Countries XLS Eurostat Retrieved 2019 09 25 Blue Guide to Albania and Kosovo from Zoitsa Vasi James Pettifer A amp C Black London 2001 Albania in the Twentieth Century A History Volume I Albania and King Zog 1908 39 Owen Pearson I B Tauris 2004 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tepelene amp oldid 1124927371, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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