Cërrik (pronounced [tsəˈrik]; Albanian definite form: Cërriku [tsəˈriku]) is a municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Gostimë, Klos, Mollas, Shalës with Cërrik constituting its seat.[1][4] As of the Institute of Statistics estimate from the 2011 census, there were 6,695 people residing in Cërrik and 27,445 in Cërrik Municipality.[1][5]
Cërrik | |
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Municipality and town | |
 Town Hall of Cërrik | |
 Flag  Seal | |
  Cërrik  Cërrik | |
| Coordinates: 41°2′N 19°59′E / 41.033°N 19.983°E | |
| Country | Albania |
| Region | Central Albania |
| County | Elbasan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Mayor | Andis Sala (PS) |
| • Council | Cërrik Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Municipality[1][2] | 189.65 km2 (73.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 27,445[a] |
| • Municipality density | 144.71/km2 (374.8/sq mi) |
| • Administrative unit | 6,695[b] |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 3007 |
| Area code | (0)581 |
| Website | www |
Geography
editCërrik is located between the Shkumbin River and Devoll River in central Albania.
Economy
editCërrik developed around an oil refinery, which began construction in 1952 and started operation on 8 November 1956. The refinery was established by Simon Ranxha, Leonard Mitrushi, Bahri Hazizi, Hysen Voci, Dhimiter Toska, Jorgji Calja, Filip Gega, Lavdosh Hametaj, Vasip Gura, Shefqet Lole, Alush Rexho, and Ibrahim Gjevori.[6] It initially processed 500 tons of crude oil per day. In 1957, its refining capacity increased to 800 tons per day.[7] In 1961, the plant was renovated, increasing its processing capacity to 1500 tons daily. The plant was able to transport oil across 30 kilometers, the oil itself having a notable sulfur content.[6] The plant started to produce lubricating oils for engines and mechanical parts, such as avtol 18 and DP 14 for vehicles, and type TS1 kerosene for airplanes.[7] In 1965, the production of naphthalene soap and naphthalic acid began. The plant is no longer functional, but the area has agriculture, and a public radio station, Radio Stacioni Kombetar Shtermen.[7]
Sports
editThe city main plays football and its home team is KS Turbina Cërrik. The club was formed in 1956 and its home stadium is Nexhip Trungu Stadium with a capacity of 6,600 spectators. The team plays in the Albanian First Division and it is in group B.
Notable people
editNotes
edit- ^ The municipality of Cërrik consists of the administrative units of Gostimë, Klos, Mollas, Shalës and Cërrik.[1][3][4] The population of the municipality results from the sum of the listed administrative units in the former as of the 2011 Albanian census.[1][5]
- ^ The estimation for the administrative unit of Cërrik is to be taken into consideration.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Pasaporta e Bashkisë Cërrik" (in Albanian). Porta Vendore. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Bashkia Cërrik" (in Albanian). Albanian Association of Municipalities (AAM). Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "A new Urban–Rural Classification of Albanian Population" (PDF). Instituti i Statistikës (INSTAT). May 2014. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 November 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Law nr. 115/2014" (PDF) (in Albanian). pp. 6368–6369. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ a b c Nurja, Ines. "Censusi i popullsisë dhe banesave/ Population and Housing Census–Elbasan (2011)" (PDF). Tirana: Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). p. 85. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Albert Z. Zholi: Si U Ndërtua Me Sukses Dhe Përfundoi Në Skrap Rafineria E Cërrikut". Radio Kosova e Lirë. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Shkëlqimi dhe rënia e Cërrikut".
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- bashkiacerrik.gov.al – Official Website (in Albanian)