Kavajë or Kavaja, capital of Kavajë District, Tirana County is a city situated on the western inlands, just a few kilometers off the Adriatic Sea, in Central Albania.
The District of Kavajë has a population of 82,921 inhabitants as of January 1, 2010.
History
Early Ottoman records of the late 16th century mention of a small establishment in the present territory under the name of Kavalje. It's unclear how Kavajë got its current name as little historical data exists on record. During the summer of 1990, anti-government riots erupted all over the city which later contributed to the toppling of the Communist Regime in Albania.
Landmarks
Southwest of the city, at the Adriatic Sea coast there are several beach side facilities. A well known is Plazhi i Gjeneralit beach equipped with camping, wooden cabins, and catering facilities. Other beach areas are located near the village of Spille.
Notable people
- Aleksander Moisiu, 20th Century Actor of European Stage and Cinema
- Spiro Moisiu, General Commander of the National Liberation Army during World War II
- Alfred Moisiu, 4th President of the Republic of Albania
- Mustafa Krantja, Famous Conductor and Founder of the Symphonic Orchestra
- Kristina Koljaka, First Albanian Female Sculptor and author of many notable works, the most famous of which was the Statue of Lenin in Central Tirana.
- Kolë Xhumari, Creator of the Children's Book also known as Abetare
- Ermir Dobjani, People's Advocate Ombudsman 2000–present
- Parashqevi Simaku, Popular singer of the 1980s
- Agim Hushi, Tenor
- Altin Rraklli, First Albanian Footballer to play in the Bundesliga
- Lorenc Goga, Weightlifter – Silver medal winner at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, representing Greece as Leonidas Kokkas.
- Andi Lila, Defensive player of KF Tirana and capped with Albania
Sports
- Besa Kavajë, The Football Club was founded in 1922.
See also
| Municipalities of Tirana County |
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| Capital: Tirana |
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| Kavajë District |
Golem · Gosë · Helmës · Kavajë · Kryevidh · Lekaj · Luz i Vogël · Rrogozhinë · Sinaballaj · Synej
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| Tirana District |
Baldushk · Bërxullë · Bërzhitë · Dajt · Farkë · Kamëz · Kashar · Krrabë · Ndroq · Paskuqan · Petrelë · Pezë · Prezë · Shëngjergj · Tirana · Vaqarr · Vorë · Zall-Bastar · Zall-Herr
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Categories: Populated places in Tirana County
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