# Ulcinj Municipality

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Municipality in Montenegro

Ulcinj Municipality Opština Ulcinj Општина Улцињ Komuna e Ulqinit Municipality Flag Coat of arms Ulcinj Municipality in Montenegro Country Montenegro Seat Ulcinj Area • Total 255 km2 (98 sq mi) Population (2011) • Total 20,290 • Density 79.6/km2 (206/sq mi) Demonym(s) Ulcinjani Ulqinakë Time zone UTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST) Postal code 85360 Area code +382 30 ISO 3166-2 code ME-20 Website Official Website

**Ulcinj Municipality** ([Montenegrin](/source/Montenegrin_language): *Opština Ulcinj* / Општина Улцињ, [Albanian](/source/Albanian_language): *Komuna e Ulqinit*) is the southernmost [municipality of Montenegro](/source/Municipalities_of_Montenegro), bordered by [Albania](/source/Albania) to the east, [Bar Municipality](/source/Bar_Municipality) to the north and [Adriatic Sea](/source/Adriatic_Sea) to the south and the west. It has an area of 255 km², and a population of 19,921 as of the [2011 census](/source/2011_Census_of_Montenegro). Its seat is the town of [Ulcinj](/source/Ulcinj).[1]

## Geography and tourism

On a hilltop overlooking the shore, Ulcinj is a popular tourist destination for its [Long Beach](/source/Velika_Pla%C5%BEa), [Valdanos](/source/Valdanos), [Lake Šas](/source/Lake_%C5%A0as), and [Ada Bojana Island](/source/Ada_Bojana), and for its 2000-year-old [Ulcinj Castle](/source/Ulcinj_Castle). There is also a beach called [Mala Plaža](/source/Mala_Pla%C5%BEa) (also "the City beach") which is much smaller, but is located in the centre of town and very popular with visitors.

"The Korzo", as it is called by locals, is a [promenade](/source/Promenade) which separates a street lined with coffee shops from Mala Plaža. On summer nights, the Korzo is closed to car traffic, and families and young people gather there. Many lesser-known smaller beaches are also near the main tourist areas.

Ulcinj has a large number of religious buildings like [mosques](/source/Mosques), [türbes](/source/T%C3%BCrbe) and [churches](/source/Church_(building)), including [Pasha's Mosque](/source/Pasha's_Mosque), [Sailors' Mosque](/source/Sailors'_Mosque), [Church-Mosque of Ulcinj](/source/Church-Mosque_of_Ulcinj) and St. Nicholas' Church. Its oldest section is a well preserved castle-style community with features that remain from medieval times.

### Municipality Day

Ulcinj Municipality Day Also called Ulcinj Day Observed by Ulcinj Type Local Significance End of olive collection Sailor output at the sea Touristic season begins Celebrations Picnics, Concerts, Sport activities, Cocktails Date First Saturday in April 2025 date April 5 (2025-04-05) 2026 date April 4 (2026-04-04) 2027 date April 3 (2027-04-03) 2028 date April 1 (2028-04-01) Frequency annual

*Ulcinj Municipality Day* ([Montenegrin](/source/Montenegrin_language): *Dan opštine Ulcinj* / Дан општине Улцињ, [Albanian](/source/Albanian_language): *Dita e Komunës së Ulqinit*), also called *Ulcinj Day* (Montenegrin: *Dan Ulcinja* / Дан Улциња, Albanian: *Dita e Ulqinit*) is an annual Albanian holiday held every first [Saturday](/source/Saturday) of April. It has events such as the Domestic Products Fair and the Concert, which are usually held in the Rana neighbourhood.

## Local administration

### Local parliament

Parties and coalitions Seats Gov't. Democratic Party of Socialists 5 Yes New Democratic Force 5 Yes Democratic League in Montenegro 3 No Democratic Union of Albanians 3 No Social Democrats 2 Yes United Reform Action 5 No Social Democratic Party 1 Yes Bosniak Party 1 Yes Albanian Alternative 1 No

### Settlements

The Municipality of Ulcinj has 41 residential areas. As of the 2011 census, the urban center, Ulcinj, had 10,707 inhabitants, or 53.75% of the municipality's population:[2]

Name Population (2011) Predominant ethnic group Predominant religion Montenegrin Albanian Ulcinj Ulqin 10,707 Albanians 60.89 / 100 Islam 68.15 / 100 Ambula Amulli 34 Albanians 97.06 / 100 Catholicism 100 / 100 Bijela Gora Mali i Bardhë 53 Albanians 41.51 / 100 Islam 45.28 / 100 Bojke Bojk 161 Albanians 99.38 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Brajše Brajshë 682 Albanians 100 / 100 Islam 99.85 / 100 Bratica Braticë 233 Albanians 66.95 / 100 Catholicism 61.80 / 100 Briska Gora Mali i Brinjës 50 Albanians 50 / 100 Catholicism 50 / 100 Ćurke Qyrkaj 30 Albanians 100 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Darza Darzë 135 Montenegrins 42.22 / 100 Orthodoxy 62.96 / 100 Donja Klezna Këllezna e Poshtme 126 Albanians 91.27 / 100 Islam 53.97 / 100 Donji Štoj Shtoji i Poshtëm 1,120 Albanians 49.20 / 100 Islam 40.30 / 100 Draginje Draginë 72 Albanians 100 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Fraskanjel Fraskanjell 57 Albanians 98.25 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Gornja Klezna Këllezna e Naltë 165 Albanians 98.18 / 100 Islam 91.51 / 100 Gornji Štoj Shtoji i Naltë 107 Albanians 87.85 / 100 Catholicism 91.59 / 100 Kodre Kodra 997 Albanians 80.64 / 100 Islam 74.72 / 100 Kolonza Kollomzë 228 Albanians 63.16 / 100 Catholicism 46.05 / 100 Kosići Kosiq 306 Albanians 96.40 / 100 Islam 93.14 / 100 Kravari Kravari 547 Albanians 100 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Kruče Krruç 142 Albanians 47.89 / 100 Islam 59.86 / 100 Kruta Krytha e Ulqinit 196 Albanians 45.41 / 100 Catholicism 84.69 / 100 Krute Krythë 525 Albanians 91.43 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Leskovac Leskoci 73 Bosniaks 95.89 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Lisna Bore Lisna Borë 171 Albanians 100 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Mide Millë 234 Albanians 98.72 / 100 Islam 99.14 / 100 Pistula Pistull 384 Albanians 76.82 / 100 Islam 78.38 / 100 Rastiš Rashtishë 358 Albanians 100 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Reč Reç 61 Albanians 98.36 / 100 Catholicism 100 / 100 Sukobin Sukubinë 367 Albanians 99.18 / 100 Islam 99.45 / 100 Sutjel Sutjell 20 Albanians 100 / 100 Catholicism 100 / 100 Sveti Đorđe Shëngjergj 69 Albanians 100 / 100 Catholicism 100 / 100 Šas Shas 238 Albanians 100 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Štodra Shtodër 112 Albanians 100 / 100 Islam 100 / 100 Vladimir Katërkollë 757 Albanians 99.60 / 100 Islam 99.47 / 100 Zoganj Zogaj 397 Albanians 62.97 / 100 Islam 65.24 / 100 Total 19,921 Albanians 70.66 / 100 Islam 71.82 / 100

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## Demographics

Ulcinj Municipality, has the largest [Albanian community in Montenegro](/source/Albanians_in_Montenegro), with an approximately 73,5% Albanian population. (The next largest is [Tuzi Municipality](/source/Tuzi_Municipality), with 62,55%.)[3] The city was once home to a [Black Montenegrin](/source/Black_Montenegrins) population.[4]

Ethnicity (2011 census):[2] Albanians - 14,076 Montenegrins - 2,478 Bosniaks - 1,219 Serbs - 1,145 Other - 541 Not declared - 425 Ethnicity (2023 census):[3] Albanians - 15,078 (73,53%) Montenegrins - 2,435 (11,9%) Bosniaks - 797 (3,89%) Serbs - 1025 (5%) Other - 1134 (5,09%) Religion (2011 census):[2] Muslims - 14,308 Orthodox - 2,964 Catholics - 2,196 Other religions - 173 Atheists - 53 Not declared - 227

## Sister cities

Ulcinj is twinned with the borough of [Staten Island](/source/Staten_Island), [New York City](/source/New_York_City).[5]

## Gallery

		- [Ulcinj Old Town](/source/Ulcinj_Old_Town)

		- Ulcinj Old Town

		- [Ulcinj City Beach](/source/Mala_Pla%C5%BEa)

		- [Sailors' Mosque](/source/Sailors'_Mosque) and the City Beach

		- [Ulcinj Clock Tower](/source/Clock_Tower_of_Ulcinj)

		- [Valdanos](/source/Valdanos) inlet

		- [The long Beach](/source/Velika_Pla%C5%BEa)

		- [Ada Bojana](/source/Ada_Bojana)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Opštine](http://www.mju.gov.me/biblioteka/direktorat_za_lokalnu_samoupravu/opstine) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220122200335/https://www.mju.gov.me/biblioteka/direktorat_za_lokalnu_samoupravu/opstine) 2022-01-22 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine), MJU, Vlada Crne Gore

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-census2011_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-census2011_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-census2011_2-2) ["Data at settlement level (census)"](https://www.monstat.org/cg/page.php?id=536&pageid=322). *monstat.org*. Statistical Office of Montenegro. 2011.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-monstat.org_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-monstat.org_3-1) ["Stanovništvo Crne Gore prema nacionalnoj odnosno etničkoj pripadnosti, vjeri, maternjem jeziku i jeziku kojim se uobičajeno govori"](https://www.monstat.org/uploads/files/popis%202021/saopstenja/SAOPSTENJE_Popis%20stanovnistva%202023%20II_cg.pdf) (PDF). *monstat.org* (in Bosnian). 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2024-10-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** afradmin (2021-02-12). ["Ulcinj - The Black Community of the Black Mountain"](https://redafrica-travel.com/ulcinj-the-black-community-of-the-black-mountain/). *Red Africa Travel*. Retrieved 2026-03-03.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Did you know Staten Island now has a sister city across the globe? - silive.com"](https://www.silive.com/news/2024/02/did-you-know-staten-island-now-has-a-sister-city-across-the-globe.html). *www.silive.com*. Retrieved 2025-08-18.

Ulcinj Municipality Town Ulcinj Kalaja (Old Town) Çarshia Villages Ambula (Amull) Bojke (Bojk) Brajše (Brajshë) Bratica (Braticë) Darza (Darzë) Fraskanjel (Freskanjel) Donja Klezna (Këlleznë e Poshtme) Donji Štoj (Shtoji i Poshtëm) Gornja Klezna (Këlleznë e Naltë) Gornji Štoj (Shtoji i Epërm) Kodre (Kodër) Kolonza (Kollomzë) Kosići (Kosiq) Kravari (Kravar) Kruče (Krruç) Krute (Krythë) Krute Ulcinjske (Krythë e Ulqinit) Lisna Bore (Lisna Borë) Mide (Millë) Pistula (Pistull) Rastiš (Rashtishë) Reč (Reç) Šas (Shas) Štodra (Shtodhër) Sukobin (Sukubinë) Vladimir (Katërkollë) Zoganj (Zogaj) Geography Lakes Lake Šas Rivers Bojana Islands Sveti Nikola Stari Ulcinj Ada Bojana Beaches City Beach Long Beach Ladies Beach Valdanos Landmarks Museum of Local History Clock Tower Mosques Sailor's Mosque Kalaja Mosque Pasha's Mosque Kryepazari Mosque Lami Mosque Bregu Mosque Namazgjahu Mosque Hotels Hotel Mediteran Sports clubs FK Otrant OFK Federal KK Ulcinj RK Ulcinj Sports grounds Stadion Olympic Stadion Safari Events Ulcinj Municipality Day

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