Sqepur
Sqepur
Schiepura (Aromanian) | |
|---|---|
Sqepur | |
| Coordinates: 40°47′6″N 19°49′5″E / 40.78500°N 19.81806°E | |
| Country | Albania |
| County | Berat |
| Municipality | Dimal |
| Administrative unit | Kutalli |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 585 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Sqepur is a village in the former municipality of Kutalli in Berat County, Albania.[1] At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Dimal.[2]
Demographics
As of the 2011 census, Sqepur has a population of 585 residents.[3] The village in primarily inhabited by Aromanians who make up 98% of the population, they are also Orthodox. [4]
History
During the Albanian resistance against the fascist occupation, many families from Sqepur took up arms and participated in the liberation of the country. During the fierce fighting, the village's martyr is Vasil Bixheku. There is a lapidar honouring the Seventh Assault Brigade of Sqepur.[5]
Geography
Sqepur is located in the southeastern part of the former Kutalli commune. The village lies on a hill. The Fier–Berat road passes near the village. Sqepur is also home to a reservoir which recently was supplied with water from the Goriçan Reservoir until a few years ago.[6]
The village's economy is based primarily on agriculture and fruit cultivation, with olive growing playing a particularly important role. Livestock farming is another important economic activity.[7]
References
- ^ "Qarku komuna". Shoqata e Komunave të Shqipërisë. Archived from the original on 3 September 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ "Law nr. 115/2014" (PDF) (in Albanian). p. 6366. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ 2011 Census Results |url=[1](https://instat.gov.al/en/census/2011)
- ^ Ethnic Groups in Berat County |url=[2](https://mark-horner.com/index.php?location=kutalli)
- ^ "To the Seventh Assault Brigade, Sqepur". Michael Harrison. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- ^ "Rehabilitation Goriçan and Poshnje Reservoir Irrigation Canals". Albania Tenders. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- ^ "ESIA Albania Annex 6.3 – Onshore Socioeconomic Environment" (PDF). Trans Adriatic Pipeline. Retrieved 20 June 2026.