Ulcinj Municipality (Montenegrin: Opština Ulcinj / Општина Улцињ; Albanian: Komuna e Ulqinit) is the southernmost municipality of Montenegro, bordered by Albania to the east, Bar Municipality to the north and Adriatic Sea to the south and the west. It has an area of 255 km², and a population of 19,921 as of the 2011 census. Its seat is the town of Ulcinj.[1]
Ulcinj Municipality
Opština Ulcinj Општина Улцињ Komuna e Ulqinit | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
.svg) Ulcinj Municipality in Montenegro | |
| Country | Montenegro |
| Seat | Ulcinj |
| Area | |
| • Total | 255 km2 (98 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 20,290 |
| • Density | 80/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ulcinjani Ulqinakë |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 85360 |
| Area code | +382 30 |
| ISO 3166-2 code | ME-20 |
| Website | Official Website |
Geography and tourism
editOn a hilltop overlooking the shore, Ulcinj is a popular tourist destination for its Long Beach, Valdanos, Lake Šas, and Ada Bojana Island, and for its 2000-year-old Ulcinj Castle. There is also a beach called Mala Plaža (also "the City beach") which is much smaller, but is located in the centre of town and very popular with visitors.
"The Korzo", as it is called by locals, is a promenade which separates a street lined with coffee shops from Mala Plaža. On summer nights, the Korzo is closed to car traffic, and families and young people gather there. Many lesser-known smaller beaches are also near the main tourist areas.
Ulcinj has a large number of religious buildings like mosques, türbes and churches, including Pasha's Mosque, Sailors' Mosque, Church-Mosque of Ulcinj and St. Nicholas' Church. Its oldest section is a well preserved castle-style community with features that remain from medieval times.
Municipality Day
edit| Ulcinj Municipality Day | |
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| Also called | Ulcinj Day |
| Observed by | Ulcinj |
| Type | Local |
| Significance | End of olive collection Sailor output at the sea Touristic season begins |
| Celebrations | Picnics, Concerts, Sport activities, Cocktails |
| Date | First Saturday in April |
| 2023 date | April 1 |
| 2024 date | April 6 |
| 2025 date | April 5 |
| 2026 date | April 4 |
| Frequency | annual |
Ulcinj Municipality Day (Montenegrin: Dan opštine Ulcinj / Дан општине Улцињ, Albanian: Dita e Komunës së Ulqinit), also called Ulcinj Day (Montenegrin: Dan Ulcinja / Дан Улциња, Albanian: Dita e Ulqinit) is an annual Albanian holiday held every first Saturday of April. It has events such as the Domestic Products Fair and the Concert, which are usually held in the Rana neighbourhood.
Local administration
editLocal parliament
edit| Parties and coalitions | Seats | Gov't. |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Socialists | 5 | Yes |
| New Democratic Force | 5 | Yes |
| Democratic League in Montenegro | 3 | No |
| Democratic Union of Albanians | 3 | No |
| Social Democrats | 2 | Yes |
| United Reform Action | 5 | No |
| Social Democratic Party | 1 | Yes |
| Bosniak Party | 1 | Yes |
| Albanian Alternative | 1 | No |
Settlements
editThe Municipality of Ulcinj has 41 residential areas. As of the 2011 census, the urban center, Ulcinj, had 10,707 inhabitants, or 53.75% of the municipality's population:[2]
| Name | Population (2011) |
Predominant ethnic group |
Predominant religion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montenegrin | Albanian | |||
| Ulcinj | Ulqin | 10,707 | Albanians 60.89 / 100
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Islam 68.15 / 100
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| Ambula | Amulli | 34 | Albanians 97.06 / 100
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Catholicism 100 / 100
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| Bijela Gora | Mali i Bardhë | 53 | Albanians 41.51 / 100
|
Islam 45.28 / 100
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| Bojke | Bojk | 161 | Albanians 99.38 / 100
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Islam 100 / 100
|
| Brajše | Brajshë | 682 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Islam 99.85 / 100
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| Bratica | Braticë | 233 | Albanians 66.95 / 100
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Catholicism 61.80 / 100
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| Briska Gora | Mali i Brinjës | 50 | Albanians 50 / 100
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Catholicism 50 / 100
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| Ćurke | Qyrkaj | 30 | Albanians 100 / 100
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Islam 100 / 100
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| Darza | Darzë | 135 | Montenegrins 42.22 / 100
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Orthodoxy 62.96 / 100
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| Donja Klezna | Këllezna e Poshtme | 126 | Albanians 91.27 / 100
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Islam 53.97 / 100
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| Donji Štoj | Shtoji i Poshtëm | 1,120 | Albanians 49.20 / 100
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Islam 40.30 / 100
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| Draginje | Draginë | 72 | Albanians 100 / 100
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Islam 100 / 100
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| Fraskanjel | Fraskanjell | 57 | Albanians 98.25 / 100
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Islam 100 / 100
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| Gornja Klezna | Këllezna e Naltë | 165 | Albanians 98.18 / 100
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Islam 91.51 / 100
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| Gornji Štoj | Shtoji i Naltë | 107 | Albanians 87.85 / 100
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Catholicism 91.59 / 100
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| Kodre | Kodra | 997 | Albanians 80.64 / 100
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Islam 74.72 / 100
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| Kolonza | Kollomzë | 228 | Albanians 63.16 / 100
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Catholicism 46.05 / 100
|
| Kosići | Kosiq | 306 | Albanians 96.40 / 100
|
Islam 93.14 / 100
|
| Kravari | Kravari | 547 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Islam 100 / 100
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| Kruče | Krruç | 142 | Albanians 47.89 / 100
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Islam 59.86 / 100
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| Kruta | Krytha e Ulqinit | 196 | Albanians 45.41 / 100
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Catholicism 84.69 / 100
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| Krute | Krythë | 525 | Albanians 91.43 / 100
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Islam 100 / 100
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| Leskovac | Leskoci | 73 | Bosniaks 95.89 / 100
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Islam 100 / 100
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| Lisna Bore | Lisna Borë | 171 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Islam 100 / 100
|
| Mide | Millë | 234 | Albanians 98.72 / 100
|
Islam 99.14 / 100
|
| Pistula | Pistull | 384 | Albanians 76.82 / 100
|
Islam 78.38 / 100
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| Rastiš | Rashtishë | 358 | Albanians 100 / 100
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Islam 100 / 100
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| Reč | Reç | 61 | Albanians 98.36 / 100
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Catholicism 100 / 100
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| Sukobin | Sukubinë | 367 | Albanians 99.18 / 100
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Islam 99.45 / 100
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| Sutjel | Sutjell | 20 | Albanians 100 / 100
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Catholicism 100 / 100
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| Sveti Đorđe | Shëngjergj | 69 | Albanians 100 / 100
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Catholicism 100 / 100
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| Šas | Shas | 238 | Albanians 100 / 100
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Islam 100 / 100
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| Štodra | Shtodër | 112 | Albanians 100 / 100
|
Islam 100 / 100
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| Vladimir | Katërkollë | 757 | Albanians 99.60 / 100
|
Islam 99.47 / 100
|
| Zoganj | Zogaj | 397 | Albanians 62.97 / 100
|
Islam 65.24 / 100
|
| Total | 19,921 | Albanians 70.66 / 100
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Islam 71.82 / 100
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Demographics
editUlcinj Municipality, has the largest Albanian community in Montenegro, with an approximately 73,5% Albanian population. (The next largest is Tuzi Municipality, with 62,55%.)[3]
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Ethnicity (2011 census):[2]
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Ethnicity (2023 census):[3]
Religion (2011 census):[2] |
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Sister cities
editUlcinj is twinned with the borough of Staten Island, New York City.[4]
Gallery
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Ulcinj Old Town -
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Sailors' Mosque and the City Beach -
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Valdanos inlet -
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References
edit- ^ Opštine, MJU, Vlada Crne Gore
- ^ a b c "Data at settlement level (census)". monstat.org. Statistical Office of Montenegro. 2011.
- ^ a b "Stanovništvo Crne Gore prema nacionalnoj odnosno etničkoj pripadnosti, vjeri, maternjem jeziku i jeziku kojim se uobičajeno govori" (PDF). monstat.org (in Bosnian). 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ https://www.silive.com/news/2024/02/did-you-know-staten-island-now-has-a-sister-city-across-the-globe.html