Lazarat, Administrative division in Gjirokastër County, Albania
Lazarat is a village in the Gjirokastër region, located on the slopes of Mali i Gjerë and spreading across the Dropull valley in southern Albania. The settlement combines mountain and valley terrain, providing space for farming and livestock raising.
The settlement developed after population shifts during Ottoman times, when Kaplan Pasha brought people from the Kurvelesh region to this area. This resettlement established the foundation for the community that exists today.
The residents speak the Tosk dialect and blend Muslim and Bektashi religious practices in their daily life. This spiritual diversity shapes how the community lives together and celebrates traditions.
Visitors should know the area is primarily supported by farming and livestock raising, especially dairy production for local markets. The best access points and lodging options are found in the nearby city of Gjirokastër.
The name Lazarat comes from the suffix -at, which is common in Albanian place names and derives from the founder's name, Lazar. This naming pattern shows how early settlement leaders shaped the communities whose legacy remains visible today.
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