Patos ( sq-definite, Patosi) is a town and a municipality in the County of Fier,

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. The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Patos, Ruzhdie and Zharrëz, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Patos. The municipality's population is 18,227 as of the 2011 census, in a total area of 82.59 km². It is the center of the oil industry in Albania, and is 7 kilometers southeast from the city of Fier.

History

The etymology of Patos is likely borrowed from

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πάθος (Pathos). Patos is a very old city. It was a city for oil in the modern day and during King of Albania era and during the People's Socialist Republic of Albania era. The city was also for the works to sleep in and investors. The city is one of the biggest offshore oil field in the

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and in

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. The Patos-Marinza Oil Field was discovered in 1928. It produces about 11,854 barrels everyday, more than other oil fields. It has a reserve of 2 billion barrels. This developed Patos into an oil hub for Europe and the world.

Economy

The economy of Patos is mainly based on oil companies such as Bankers Petroleum, and Albpetrol. Patos is on the Patos-Marinza Oil Field which one of the biggest offshore oil fields. There has been an estimate of 1.500 million barrels underground and there is a proven reserve of 2 billion barrels of oil. The

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will cross Patos therefore there will be more business in the area and a higher economy impact. The economy is also heavily based on agriculture with a lot of arable land. The main crops are Olives in the hills and tomatoes, cucumber, and more are produced in Patos. Patos lies in the region of Myzeqe. A region in which there is arable land for crops and this also lies on many other cities such as Lushnjë, Fier, Roskovec, and many other small villages are in this region. Patos is also home to the headquarters of Albpetrol.

Oil Producers in the Region

* Albpetrol * Taçi Oil * Bankers Petroleum * Royal Dutch Shell *

Geography

The landscape of Patos is half hills and mountains and plains. The plains are arable land for agriculture and oil fields. The plains are located north from Patos. the hills and mountain ranges have olive oil farms. The hills and mountains are located south from Patos.

Climate

The climate in Patos is very hot in the summer time with hot

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climate and very cold winters.

Subdivisions

Patos, Ruzhdie, Zharrëz

Transportation

Bus

There are buses in the city to take people places around

Train

There is no railway going through Patos, the nearest train station is Fier and Ballsh.

Highways

The only major road that is near Patos is the SH73 on the outskirts of the city. The SH73 starts at Fier and ends in Poshnje.

Sports

The main professional team representing the city is

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team Klubi Sportiv Albpetrol Patos. Its sponsor and owner is Albpetrol, and they play at the Alush Noga Stadium, which has a capacity of 4,000 spectators. The stadium was renovated in 2013 and 2016. They currently compete in the second tier and have one European appearance; against FC Balzers of

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in the 1993–94 European Cup Winners' Cup, where they suffered a 3-1 away loss on and a draw at home on the return leg.

References

{{Patos div Municipalities in Fier County Administrative units of Patos (municipality) Towns in Albania