Gjakova (pronounced [ɟakova]) or Đakovica is the sixth-largest city in Kosovo and seat of the Gjakova Municipality and the Gjakova District. According to the 2024 census, the municipality of Gjakova has 78,699 inhabitants.
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Geographically, Gjakova lies in the south-western part of Kosovo, approximately midway between the cities of Peja and Prizren. It is approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) inland from the Adriatic Sea. The city is situated some 208 kilometres (129 mi) north-east of Tirana, 145 kilometres (90 mi) north-west of Skopje, 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of the capital Pristina, 435 kilometres (270 mi) south of Belgrade and 263 kilometres (163 mi) east of Podgorica.
Gjakova has been inhabited since prehistoric times. During the Ottoman period, it emerged as a key trading hub along the route connecting Shkodra and Constantinople. At its peak, Gjakova was regarded as one of the most advanced commercial centres in the Balkans.
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Towns around Gjakovë
- Orahovac19 km E
- Deçan21 km NW
- Prizren31 km SE
- Suva Reka33 km E
- Pejë33 km N
- Llazicë34 km NE
- Kukës34 km S
- Dragash43 km SE
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