Fushë-Krujë


Fushë-Krujë is a city in
Durrës County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Krujë. The population as of the 2023 census is 17,877.
The city has gained wider fame due to President George W. Bush's visit on Sunday, 10 June 2007. A statue was erected in his honor in 2011.
Fushë-Krujë has been designated as the future site of a cement factory to be operated by Antea Cement Sh.A., a subsidiary of Titan Cement of Greece. The Fushe Kruja Cement Factory is already operating in the town. It is a subsidiary of the Seament Group who are a leader in Sea Bulk Shipping and also own the Elbasan Cement Factory in Elbasan.
The etymology of Fushë-Krujë from the Albanian language translates into English as “Field of Kruja” a field of the city.

Climate

Fushë-Krujë has a mediterranean climate.

Honorary citizens