Cërrik
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Municipality and town
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Town Hall of Cërrik
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| Coordinates: 41°2′N 19°59′E / 41.033°N 19.983°E / 41.033; 19.983 | |
| 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)
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| • 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
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| Area code | (0)581 |
| Website | www |
Cërrik (pronounced [tsəˈrik]; Albanian definite form: Cërriku [tsəˈriku]) is a municipalityinElbasan 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 is located between the Shkumbin River and Devoll River in central Albania.
Cërrik 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]
The 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.
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The municipalities of Albania are the country's administrative divisions consisting of local administrative units and their inclusive villages. | ||
| Berat County |
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| Dibër County |
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| Durrës County |
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| Elbasan County |
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| Fier County |
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| Gjirokastër County |
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| Korçë County |
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| Kukës County |
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| Lezhë County |
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| Shkodër County |
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| Tiranë County |
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| Vlorë County |
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Subdivisions of Cërrik Municipality
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Municipal Seat: Cërrik | ||
| Administrative Unit of Cërrik |
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| Administrative Unit of Gostimë |
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| Administrative Unit of Klos |
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| Administrative Unit of Mollas |
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| Administrative Unit of Shalës |
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Subdivisions of Elbasan County
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County Seat: Elbasan | ||
| Municipality of Belsh |
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| Municipality of Cërrik |
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| Municipality of Elbasan |
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| Municipality of Gramsh |
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| Municipality of Librazhd |
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| Municipality of Peqin |
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| Municipality of Prrenjas |
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