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Nikmaraš (Montenegrin: Никмараш, Albanian: Nikmarashi) is a village in the sub-tribal region of Triesh. Triesh is one of the tribes of the larger Albanian region of Malësia (Malesija).
In the past, Nikmarash was the largest of all ten villages within Trieshi, but today the largest is said to be the village of Stjepoja (also known to be the tribal center). According to Montenegrin census records, Nikmarashi, around the mid-19th century was said to have around 70 households. At this time, locals called Nikmarashi by the name of "Shkodra e Vogel" to relate to its size compared to the city of Shkoder in North Albania. Lul Nika, Cac Nika and Mark Nika were the sons of Nik Marashi. The villages consists six of the following surnames; Arapaj, Cacaj, Gjeloshaj, Gjonaj, Gjurashaj & Margilaj. In today's census, Nikmarashi is said to have only 13 civilians currently living in the village. Most of the village natives either moved to other towns or cities within Montenegro, but most natives found themselves a better lifestyle within the borders of the United States.
Notable villagers
- Nik Marashi - village name
- Prek Gjoni
- Ded Mali
- Dodë Smajli
- Nikolle Doda
- Mark Gjoni
- Malot Gjeka
- Maluk Vata
- Mal Vuksani
- Luc Gjoni
- Marash Marko Gjeloshaj, kapetan e Mali te Zi
- Ded Loka, kapetan ushtria e Mali te Zi
- Nik Zeka, kapetan ushtria e Mali te Zi
- Smajl Precheta, toger ushtria e Mali te Zi
Categories:- Populated places in Montenegro
- Shkodër County
- Montenegro geography stubs
- Shkodër County geography stubs
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