Qendër Libohovë

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]

Qendër Libohovë
Qendër Libohovë
Coordinates: 40°4′N 20°16′E
Country Albania
CountyGjirokastër
MunicipalityLibohovë
Population
 (2011)
  Municipal unit
1,264
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

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, Bulo, 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]

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