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On 09.10.2026, Albania decided to lower the number of municipalities from 61
to 46 ... specifically, 33 municipalities will remain unchanged, while a
further 28 will be affected by the territorial reorganisation.
The
municipalities set to lose their status are Fushë-Arrëz, Klos, Rrogozhinë,
Dimal, Poliçan, Patos, Divjakë, Selenicë, Maliq, Këlcyrë, Memaliaj, Libohovë,
Cërrik, Belsh and Prrenjas.
Specifically, Fushë-Arrëz will merge with
Pukë, Klos with Mat, and Rrogozhinë with Kavajë. In Berat County, the
municipalities of Dimal and Poliçan will merge with Berat.
Changes are
also planned in Elbasan region where Cërrik and Belsh will merge with Elbasan
Municipality, while Prrenjas will merge with Librazhd. In Fier County, Patos
will be incorporated into Fier Municipality and Divjakë into Lushnjë
Municipality."
https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/09/parliament-approves-new-territorial-division-with-85-votes-in-favour-46-municipalities-and-71-towns/
Valentin Poposki, 11 October 2026