Ersekë | |
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.svg)  Ersekë | |
| Coordinates:40°20′N20°41′E / 40.333°N 20.683°E /40.333; 20.683 | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Korçë |
| Municipality | Kolonjë |
| Elevation | 1,020 m (3,350 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Administrative unit | 3,746 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 7401 |
| Area Code | (0)812 |
Ersekë (Albaniandefinite form:Erseka), is a town and a former municipality in southeasternAlbania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision and the seat of the municipalityKolonjë.[1] Founded in the 17th century, Erseka was the seat of the formerKolonjë District. The population at the 2011 census was 3,746.[2] Situated at the foot of theGramos mountains, it is a small alpine town at 1050 meters in altitude, making it one of the highest towns in Albania.
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The history of the town began during the 17th century. In 1785 the city was populated by 100 families. In 1914 it came under the control of theNorthern Epirote forces, which repelled the newly established Albanian gendarmerie units from the region.[3]
On 21 November 1940, during theGreco-Italian War, units of theII Army Corps of the advancing Greek forces entered Ersekë after breaching the Italian defences.[4]
The "Fan Stilian Noli" center hosts several artistic and cultural shows throughout the year. Its main theater of 400 seats hosts performances by various groups fromKorçë,Tirana and local artists. The ethnographic museum also houses a collection of traditional costumes, textiles and other crafts, unique to the region. In the center of the town is anobelisk, work ofOdhise Paskali, which dates 28 November 1938.[citation needed]
Ersekë is known for itsapple andhoney production throughout Albania. It is also known for its woodcrafts, stone carving and carpet weaving tradition.[citation needed]
Thefootball clubKS Gramozi Ersekë founded in 1927 and its stadium isErsekë Stadium with a capacity of 10,000 and 2,000 seats. The club has had a successful history in its past. It went to theAlbanian Superliga at the end of 2008–09 season defeatingBylis Ballsh 5–2 in the playoff. In 2010 they played againstReal Madrid for theTaçi Oil cup inTirana end up 2-1 forReal Madrid.
21st saw the Greek 2nd Corps under General Papadopoulos cross the Albanian frontier to take Erseke and Leskovik.
Subdivisions ofKorçë County | ||
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County seat:Korçë | ||
| Municipality ofDevoll |  | |
| Municipality ofKolonjë | ||
| Municipality ofKorçë | ||
| Municipality ofMaliq | ||
| Municipality ofPogradec | ||
| Municipality ofPustec | ||
Subdivisions ofKolonjë municipality | ||
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Municipal seat:Ersekë | ||
| Administrative unit ofBarmash |  | |
| Administrative unit ofÇlirim | ||
| Administrative unit ofErsekë | ||
| Administrative unit ofLeskovik | ||
| Administrative unit ofMollas | ||
| Administrative unit ofNovoselë |
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| Administrative unit ofQendër Ersekë | ||
| Administrative unit ofQendër Leskovik | ||