# Bulqizë

> town of Albania

**Wikidata**: [Q463384](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463384)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulqizë)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bulqize

## Summary
Bulqizë is a town and municipality located in Dibra County, eastern Albania. It serves as the capital of the Bulqizë Municipality and is classified as a city based on its town privileges. As of a 2023 census, the town has a population of approximately 6,650 people.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Bulqizë is an instance of a city, a rural settlement, and a human settlement.
- **Location:** It is located in Dibra County and within the Bulqizë Municipality at coordinates 41.5°N, 20.216667°E.
- **Administrative Role:** Bulqizë is the capital of the Bulqizë Municipality.
- **Population:** The population was 6,650 according to a 2023 census (preferred figure); historical census figures include 6,493 (1989), 8,780 (2001), and 6,900 (2011).
- **Elevation:** The town sits at an elevation of 740 metres above sea level.
- **Postal Code:** The postal codes for Bulqizë are 8401–8402.
- **Time Zone:** It operates on Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST).
- **UN/LOCODE:** Its United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations is ALBQE.
- **Telephone Code:** The local dialing code is 219.
- **Official Website:** The municipality's official website is https://bulqiza.gov.al, available in Albanian.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Bulqizë?**
The most recent official population figure is 6,650, from a census conducted on September 18, 2023. Previous census results show the population has fluctuated, with records of 8,780 in 2001 and 6,493 in 1989.

**Where is Bulqizë located?**
Bulqizë is situated in eastern Albania, within Dibra County. It is the capital of the surrounding Bulqizë Municipality and is located at a geographical coordinate of 41.5 degrees latitude and 20.216667 degrees longitude.

**What is the administrative status of Bulqizë?**
Bulqizë is officially classified as a city due to its town privileges. It holds the status of a municipal capital, governing the Bulqizë Municipality, which is part of the larger Dibra County.

## Why It Matters
Bulqizë is a significant urban center in eastern Albania, serving as the administrative and economic hub for its municipality. Its status as a city underscores its role in local governance and regional development. The town's demographic data provides crucial information for governmental planning and resource allocation within Dibra County.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Bulqizë Municipality.
- Its designation as a city based on town privileges.
- A documented population history spanning several decades.

## Body

### Classification and Status
Bulqizë is classified under multiple categories. It is primarily a city, a status granted based on its town privileges. It is also categorized as a rural settlement, considering the number of individuals residing there, and fundamentally as a human settlement, a geographical feature.

### Geography and Location
Bulqizë is located in the Dibra County of Albania. It is positioned at 41.5° North latitude and 20.216667° East longitude. The town lies at an elevation of 740 metres above sea level. Administratively, it is situated within the Bulqizë Municipality, of which it is the capital, and also forms part of the Njësia administrative Bulqizë (Bulqizë administrative unit), a commune of Albania since 2015.

### Demographics
The population of Bulqizë has been recorded through several national censuses:
- 1989: 6,493 inhabitants
- 2001: 8,780 inhabitants
- 2011: 6,900 inhabitants
- 2023: 6,650 inhabitants (the preferred and most recent figure)
All these figures were determined by the census method.

### Administrative Information
As the capital of the Bulqizë Municipality, the town hosts local government functions. Its official municipal website is provided in the Albanian language. For international trade, it is identified by the UN/LOCODE `ALBQE`. Within Albania's postal system, it is assigned the codes 8401–8402.

### Identifiers and External Links
Bulqizë is represented across numerous databases with unique identifiers:
- **GeoNames ID:** 783508
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -104078
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** a9fd3563-2931-4918-82da-549e448fa78a
- **Who's on First ID:** 890443459
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 1249560
- **Freebase ID:** /m/043prsp
It has a presence on Wikimedia projects, including a Wikipedia title, a Commons category, and a Commons gallery. The town is also the main topic of its own Wikipedia category.

### Visual Representations
Official imagery associated with Bulqizë includes:
- An image of the town and its mine.
- A page banner showing an aerial view of the old and new parts of the town.
- The municipal flag.
- The municipal coat of arms.

### Alternative Names and Descriptions
The town is known by several aliases, including "Bulqiza" and the Chinese "布基哲". Its native label is "Bulqiza" when using the definite article and "Bulqizë" with the indefinite article. It has been described in sources such as "The World Atlas" (3rd edition, 1999, in Russian), where it was stated as "Булькиза" on page 106 under the entry for Albania.

## References

1. [Source](http://www.postashqiptare.al/Portals/0/Sherbime%20Postare/Mat.pdf)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. MusicBrainz
4. [Albania: Prefectures and Cities - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information. Citypopulation.de](http://www.citypopulation.de/en/albania/cities/)
5. GeoNames
6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/al.htm)