Skrapar ( sq-definite, Skrapari) is a

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, southern

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. It was created in 2015 by the merger of the former municipalities Bogovë,

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and Zhepë. The seat of the municipality is the town Çorovodë. The total population is 12,403 (2011 census), in a total area of 832.04 km². It covers part of the area of the former Skrapar District, without the town Poliçan. It is also roughly contiguous with the Albanian "ethnographic region" of Skrapar which is known for its folklore, its raki production, its high rate of those belonging to the

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and its scenic mountains.

History

The discovery of the cave settlements, graves, mosaics, coins and the ruins of bridges, churches, castles, have extended knowledge and evidence of an ancient human life in the area. Ancient objects are work tools belonging to the

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. Illyrian-

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, come out through the pen of historians of different times like, Orgesi, Koragu, Gerunti, etc. According to them, the town was established in III century BC and

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served as a fortress area of Skrapar and strategic character defence. During the Ottoman period, the region was known as ''İskarapar''.

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Skrapar Municipalities in Berat County Administrative units of Skrapar Albanian ethnographic regions Populated places established in 2015 {{Berat-geo-stub

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