Cërrik (; sq-definite, Cërriku ) is a
municipality
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The term ''municipality' ...
in
Elbasan County
Elbasan County () is one of the 12 counties of Albania. The population is 232,580 (as of 2023), in an area of 3199 km2. Its capital is the city Elbasan.
Administrative divisions
Until 2000, Elbasan County was subdivided into four districts: ...
, central
Albania
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. The municipality consists of the administrative units of
Gostimë,
Klos,
Mollas,
Shalës with Cërrik constituting its seat.
As of the 2023 census, the population of the municipal unit is 7,001 and 25,163 in Cërrik Municipality.
Geography
Cërrik is located between the
Shkumbin River and
Devoll River in central Albania.
Economy
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.
It initially processed 500 tons of crude oil per day. In 1957, its refining capacity increased to 800 tons per day.
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.
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.
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.
Sports
The city main plays
football
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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.
Notable people
*
Alban Hoxha
*
Armando Sadiku
*
Rajmonda Bulku
Notes
References
External links
bashkiacerrik.gov.al– Official Website
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Administrative units of Cërrik
Municipalities in Elbasan County
Towns in Albania