The District of Tepelenë (Albanian: Rrethi i Tepelenës) is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Gjirokastër County. It has a population of 32,000 (2004 estimate), and an area of 817 km². It is in the south of the country, and its capital is Tepelenë. The district consists of the following municipalities:
Tepelenë is a source of bottled water. It is also known for a visit by Lord Byron of Great Britain in the 19th century. Such was the impression made on him that he wrote a poem, titled "Mother Albania" depicting the natural beauty and the loyalty and fierceness of Albanian warriors.
External links
- Information about Tepelena district (in Albanian)
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Coordinates: 40°20′N 19°57′E / 40.333°N 19.95°E
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