Rexhin

Rexhin is a village in the Kurvelesh administrative unit, part of the Tepelenë Municipality in Gjirokastër County, Albania. It is situated approximately at coordinates 40°14′12″N and 19°53′46″E, at an elevation of 817 meters above sea level. The village is located in a mountainous area, characteristic of the Kurvelesh region. According to the 2011 census, the population of the Kurvelesh administrative unit, which includes Rexhin, was 705.

Administrative context

Rexhin is part of the Kurvelesh administrative unit, within the Tepelenë Municipality—established under Law No. 115/2014, which reorganized local government units across Albania. This administrative structure was implemented to improve local governance and service delivery.

Geography

The village is located in a mountainous area, approximately 2.4 kilometers from the center of the village of Kurvelesh. The surrounding region is characterized by rugged terrain and natural beauty, typical of the Kurvelesh area.