Summary
Tuzi Municipality (Montenegrin: Opština Tuzi / Општина Тузи; Albanian: Komuna e Tuzit) is one of the 25 Municipalities of Montenegro. The municipal seat is the town of Tuzi.[1] The municipality is located about 10 km south of the capital Podgorica and consists of more than 40 distinct settlements.[2] The municipality roughly encompasses the Montenegrin part of Malesija (Albanian: Malësia) region.
Tuzi Municipality
Opština Tuzi Општина Тузи Komuna e Tuzit | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Tuzi Municipality in Montenegro | |
| Country | Montenegro |
| Seat | Tuzi |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,422 (4,748 Tuzi town) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 81206 |
| Area code | +382 |
| ISO 3166 code | ME-24 |
| Website | www |
Geography and location edit
Tuzi is situated to the northwest of Lake Shkodra, 10 km from Podgorica and 130 km to Tirana (Albania). It is located in surrounded by forests and mountains that are further connected with Accursed Mountains. Later developments also include a football stadium, Korita, Lake of Rikavac, Vitoja, wellspring in Traboin, Cem, etc. It is located along a main road between the City of Podgorica and the Albanian border crossing, just a few kilometers north of Lake Shkodra. The Church of St. Anthony and Qazimbeg's Mosque are located in the centre of the town. Tuzi is the newest municipality in Montenegro, becoming an independent municipality since 1 September 2018.
Local parliament edit
| Party | Seats | Gov't. |
|---|---|---|
| Albanian Forum (ASh–LDMZ–UDSh) | 16 | Yes |
| Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) | 10 | No |
| Bosniak Party of Montenegro (BS) | 4 | Yes |
| Democratic Montenegro (Democrats) | 1 | Yes |
| Social Democrats of Montenegro (SD) | 1 | No |
Settlements edit
The Municipality of Tuzi consists of following towns and villages (2011 census):[3]
| Name | Population (2011) |
Predominant ethnic group |
Predominant religion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montenegrin Name |
Albanian Name | |||
| Tuzi | Tuz | 4748 | Albanians 50.18 / 100
|
Islam 61.98 / 100
|
| Arza | Arrëzë | 29 | Albanians 93.10 / 100
|
Catholicism 96.55 / 100
|
| Barlaj | Bardhaj | 57 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Benkaj | Bëkaj | 2 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Budza | Buxë | 25 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Cijevna | Cem | 63 | Albanians 98.41 / 100
|
Catholicism 98.41 / 100
|
| Delaj | Delaj | 23 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Dinoša | Dinoshë | 500 | Albanians 95 / 100
|
Islam 82.19 / 100
|
| Donji Milješ | Milesh i Poshtëm | 512 | Albanians 80.27 / 100
|
Islam 99.41 / 100
|
| Drešaj | Dreshaj | 176 | Albanians 98.29 / 100
|
Catholicism 98.29 / 100
|
| Drume | Drume | 164 | Albanians 99.39 / 100
|
Catholicism 99.39 / 100
|
| Dušići | Dushiq | 188 | Albanians 93.08 / 100
|
Catholicism 96.27 / 100
|
| Gornji Milješ | Milesh i Sipërm | 742 | Albanians 96.22 / 100
|
Islam 87.73 / 100
|
| Gurec | Gurrec | 46 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Helmica | Helmicë | 51 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 80.39 / 100
|
| Koće | Kojë | 54 | Albanians 88.88 / 100
|
Catholicism 88.88 / 100
|
| Kotrabudan | Kodërbudan | 233 | Albanians 97.85 / 100
|
Islam 60.94 / 100
|
| Krševo | Këshevë | 168 | Albanians 94.64 / 100
|
Islam 50.60 / 100
|
| Lovka | Llofkë | 43 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Mužečka | Muzheçk | 15 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Nabojin | Nabom | 46 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Nik Maraš | Nikmarash | 10 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Omerbožovići | Omerbozhaj | 193 | Albanians 90.15 / 100
|
Catholicism 90.67 / 100
|
| Pikalja | Pikalë | 54 | Albanians 90.74 / 100
|
Catholicism 98.14 / 100
|
| Poprat | Poprat | 33 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Pothum | Nënhelm | 253 | Albanians 87.35 / 100
|
Catholicism 71.93 / 100
|
| Rakića Kuće | Rakiq | 279 | Albanians 51.25 / 100
|
Catholicism 51.61 / 100
|
| Rudine | Rudinë | 10 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Selište | Selisht | 47 | Albanians 95.74 / 100
|
Catholicism 95.74 / 100
|
| Skorać | Skorraq | 137 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Spinja | Spi | 39 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Stjepovo | Stjepoh | 24 | Albanians 95.83 / 100
|
Catholicism 91.66 / 100
|
| Sukuruć | Sukruq | 661 | Albanians 96.06 / 100
|
Catholicism 94.09 / 100
|
| Traboin | Traboin | 48 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Catholicism 100 / 100
|
| Vladna | Vllanë | 474 | Albanians 63.50 / 100
|
Islam 90.71 / 100
|
| Vranj | Vranë | 1012 | Albanians 37.05 / 100
|
Islam 43.08 / 100
|
| Vuksanlekići | Vuksanlekaj | 267 | Albanians 98.12 / 100
|
Catholicism 99.25 / 100
|
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Demographics edit
According to 2011 census, the town of Tuzi has a population of 4,748,[4] while Tuzi Municipality has 11,422 residents.[5] Out of this, roughly half are Albanians, 1/3 define themselves as ethnic Muslims, 1/4 as Bosniaks and the rest as Montenegrins. There is also a small community of Romani. According to the last national census of 2011 the newly formed municipality is made up of the following ethnic groups;
| Year | 2011 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic group | Population | Percentage |
| Albanians | 7,786 | 68.44% |
| Bosniaks | 1,050 | 9.23% |
| Ethnic Muslims | 702 | 6.17% |
| Montenegrins | 1,137 | 9.99% |
| Serbs | 244 | 2.15% |
| Romani people | 111 | 0.98% |
| Total | 13,142 | 100% |
According to 2023 census, the Municipality of Tuzi has a population of 13,142 residents.
Gallery edit
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Town of Tuzi and the Decic Hill -
Decic Hill and the Prokletije massif -
Cem river (Cijevna), Tuzi municipality -
Cijevna (Cem) river waterfalls
References edit
- ^ Tuzi will become independent municipality CDM. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ Diçka rreth zgjedhjeve historike në Komunën e Tuzit
- ^ "Data at settlement level (census)". monstat.org. Statistical Office of Montenegro. 2011.
- ^ http://www.monstat.org/userfiles/file/popis2011/podaci%20naselja/Tabela%20N1.xls Population and Housing Census in Montenegro - ethnicity
- ^ Zvanični rezultati popisa na web stranici Zavoda za statistiku Crne Gore
