Orikum

Albania

Orikum is a town and former municipality located in Vlorë County in southwestern Albania. Following the 2015 local government reform, it was established as a subdivision of the municipality of Vlorë. The name of the modern town is derived from the ancient city of Oricum, which was situated approximately 4 km west of its current location.

As of the 2011 census, the population of the area was 5,503. The municipal unit comprises the town of Orikum along with several surrounding villages, including Dukat Fushë, Dukat, Tragjas, and Radhimë.

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