Mesopotam Μεσοπόταμος | |
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 View of Mesopotam village in Finiq | |
.svg)  Mesopotam | |
| Coordinates:39°55′N20°6′E / 39.917°N 20.100°E /39.917; 20.100 | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Vlorë |
| Municipality | Finiq |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,786 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 9717[1] |
Mesopotam (Albaniandefinite form:Mesopotami;Greek:Μεσοπόταμος -Mesopotamos) is a village and a formercommune inVlorë County, southernAlbania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipalityFiniq.[2] The population at the 2011 census was 2,786,[3]
Besides the village Mesopotam from which it takes its name and which functions as well as an administrative center, the administrative unit consists of 14 other villages:Ardhasovë,Bistricë,Brajlat,Dhrovjan,Fitore,Kardhikaq,Kostar,Kranë,Krongj,Livinë,Muzinë,Pecë,Sirakat, andVelahovë.
ThePeople's Republic of Albania (1945-1991) established cultural rights in special minority zones for ethnic Greeks in all 14 villages of Mesopotam. These rights were preserved after the fall of socialism in Albania.[4][5] In 1992, the Greek community inhabited the majority of villages, including Mesopotam itself, while Muzinë and Pecë, by the Albanian Orthodox.[6] Bistricë had a mixed population andKardhikaq was a mixed village inhabited by Greeks andAromanians.[6]
The Mesopotam village is known for its13th century Orthodox Church dedicated toSt. Nicholas, declared "Protected Monument" from the government.
The"Blue Eye" water spring nearby is a well-known touristic destination.
Από τις αλβανικές αρχές επίσημα αναγνωρίζονται ως ελληνικά τα παρακάτω χωριά... Επαρχία Μεσοποτάμου: 1. Δρόβιανη..... 14. Κρανιά
Η αντιμετώπιση της ελληνικής εκπαίδευσης κατά το καθεστώς της κομμουνιστικής διακυβέρνησης, υπό τον Ενβέρ Χότζα, χαρακτηρίζεται από τον προσδιορισμό των «μειονοτικών ζωνών», ... Η «μειονοτικής ζώνης» και τα χωριά που συμπεριλαμβάνει ανά Περιφέρεια.. Επαρχία Μεσοποτάμου: Μουζίνα
Subdivisions ofVlorë County | ||
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County seat:Vlorë | ||
| Municipality ofDelvinë |  | |
| Municipality ofFiniq | ||
| Municipality ofHimarë | ||
| Municipality ofKonispol | ||
| Municipality ofSarandë | ||
| Municipality ofSelenicë | ||
| Municipality ofVlorë | ||
Subdivisions ofFiniq municipality | ||
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Municipal seat:Finiq | ||
| Administrative unit ofAliko |
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| Administrative unit ofDhivër |
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| Administrative unit ofFiniq | ||
| Administrative unit ofLivadhe | ||
| Administrative unit ofMesopotam | ||
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