Rrogozhinë

Rrogozhinë is a municipality in Fier County, western Albania. The administrative center is the town of Rrogozhinë. The municipality covers the urban area of Rrogozhinë and several surrounding villages, and it was formed in the 2015 local government reform that merged smaller municipalities into larger units.

Geography and climate: The area lies in a lowland plain in western Albania, with flat to gently rolling terrain. It experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild, wetter winters. The landscape supports agricultural activity and rural settlement.

History: The region has a long history within the broader Albanian lands, with settlement dating to antiquity and incorporation into successive states through medieval and Ottoman periods. In modern administration, the 2015 reform created the current municipality of Rrogozhinë.

Economy and demographics: The local economy is largely agricultural, including cereals, vegetables, and orchard crops, with livestock farming and small-scale processing. Local commerce and services serve the town and surrounding villages. The population is predominantly ethnic Albanian, with small minority communities typical of rural areas.

Transport and features: Rrogozhinë is connected by regional roads to other towns in Fier County and beyond, linking coastal and inland areas. The area preserves rural landscapes and cultural heritage, with churches and traditional architecture reflecting the region’s character.