Dajç, Lezhë
Municipal unit in Lezhë County, Albania
Dajç is a village and a former municipality in the Lezhë County, northwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Lezhë. The population at the 2023 census was 2,584. It is part of the Zadrimë region.
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 five days a week, Catholic Church and Sisters Residence, many shops and a cafeteria. Population is about 7000, for the whole commune. The town of Dajç comprises several quarters such as: Gazullore, Milot, Mazrekë, Zeznjane, Laskare, Suka, and peripherals.
History
People of this region are called Zadrimorë, from its field name 'Zadrima' stretching from Shkodër to Lezhë cities.
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