Qytezë
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  Qytezë
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| Coordinates: 40°29′51″N 20°53′41″E / 40.49750°N 20.89472°E / 40.49750; 20.89472 | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Korçë |
| Municipality | Devoll |
| Municipal unit | Miras |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Qytezë (orQyteza in its definite form in Albanian) is a community in the Korçë County, southern Albania.[1] At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Devoll.[2] The settlement is known for being the birthplace of Adam Anastas Beloushi, the father of comedian/actor/musicians, John and James Belushi.
Qyteza (Albanian: little town) was formed during the 18th century from the Orthodox settlers of nearby abandoned villages, wrecked from the Ottoman oppression.[3] Local people have contributed to the Albanian National Awakening, June Revolution, and the National Liberation Movement (Albania).[3]
Vasil Tromara, an Albanian patriot, is remembered for raising the Albanian flag in Korçë, on November 28, 1920, marking the end of the inter-dependencies of the region and final incorporation in Albania.[4]
Migration has always characterized the village; nowadays only a few families are still residing in it.
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Subdivisions of Devoll Municipality
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Municipal Seat: Bilisht | ||
| Administrative Unit of Bilisht |
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| Administrative Unit of Hoçisht |
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| Administrative Unit of Miras |
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| Administrative Unit of Progër |
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| Administrative Unit of Qendër Bilisht |
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