Dajç, Lezhë

Dajç
—  Municipality  —
Dajç
Coordinates: 41°55′N 19°36′E / 41.917°N 19.6°E / 41.917; 19.6Coordinates: 41°55′N 19°36′E / 41.917°N 19.6°E / 41.917; 19.6
Country	Albania
County	Lezhë County
District	Lezhë District
Time zone	Central European Time (UTC+1)
– Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Car Plates	LE

Dajç is a municipality in the Lezhë District, Lezhë County, northwestern Albania.^[1] Dajç is located in the midspan between the city of Lezhë to the south and Shkodër to the north, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from each. It has an agricultural-based economy, with many producing fields, but in need of better mechanics and organized market. Dajç has all important institutions for a small commune like: Schools from kindergarten to High level, Municipality buildings, Health Center with an onsite family doctor- full time 5 days a week, Catholic Church and Sisters Residence, lots of shops and cafeteria. Population is about 7000, for the whole Commune. The Town of Dajç comprises several quarters such as: Gazullore, Milot, Mazreke, Zeznjane, Laskare, Suka, and peripherals.

History

People of this region are called Zadrimore, from its field name 'Zadrime' stretching from Shkodër to Lezhë cities. This region has a very reach cultural tradition. It has withstood the 500 years of Ottoman invasion, saving its Christian religion of Catholicism; area is all of this religion, (thought to be established directly by St Paul in the 1st century, while he passed through Albanian lands).

On October 7 is the town's holiday of the St’ Rosary, celebrated vigorously with lots of visits, church mass, prayers, and lots of activities. Zadrime is well-known for its very good products of dairy farms, cheese, yogurt, milks and butter.

Economy

Livelihoods of the people are mainly field work, growing crops including grain and vegetables, foraging, arboriculture (figs, plums, and pears), and some vineyards. With the new main highway, SH1 / E762 running by the village South-North from Tirana to Montenegro border, the trade and economical development is expected to thrive in the coming years.

There are many new houses being built everyday, and the face of the town in changing continuously.

Politics and Administration

Dajç is the municipally center for seven other villages like: Mabe, Dragushe, Koterr, Kodhel, Gjader, Zojz, and Grash. The neighboring municipalities are; Blinisht – LE, Balldre-LE, Barbullush-SH, Bushat-SH, Stajke-SH. Hajmel-SH, Nenshat’SH. Dajc’s Commune is in the border with the Shkodër County.

The actual 2009 Commune Mayer is Rrok Lini, (from the Demo-Christian Party). Previous mayors were: Ndreke Gazulli – 1992-1996, Mikel Miloti – 1996- 2003.

Nature

In the middle of town passes the Gjader river, collecting irrigation waters and other water sources. Dajç's main housing is located on the hills facing North-East. The hills elevation is up to 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level.

The geographical coordinates are 42°55’ N, and 19°36’ E. Approximate town area is 8 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi).

On the past field were run and covered by rain flooding; now it is believed that the drainage system of these fields is pretty functional.

The average temperature in summer is 30-37 degrees Celsius and 0-10 in winter. Average solar days are 292 annually.

References

1. ^ Albanian government budget legislation