Vodëz e Sipërme is a settlement in northern Albania. It is situated within Shkodër County and, following the 2015 administrative territorial reform enacted by Law No. 115/2014, it became part of the municipality of Vau i Dejës. The village lies in the geographical region traditionally known as Malësia (the Highlands), an area characterized by mountainous terrain and a predominantly Albanian-speaking population.
Administrative status
- Country: Albania
- County: Shkodër
- Municipality: Vau i Dejës
- Administrative unit (former): The settlement was previously incorporated in the former municipality (or commune) of Qendër, which was dissolved in the 2015 reform.
Geography
Vodëz e Sipërme is located at an elevation typical of the northern Albanian highlands. The name “e Sipërme” translates from Albanian as “Upper,” indicating its relative position compared with a nearby settlement likely named Vodëz e Poshtme (“Lower Vodëz”).
Demographics
Detailed population figures from the most recent Albanian census (2011) for Vodëz e Sipërme are not individually published in widely available statistical summaries. Consequently, precise demographic data for the settlement are unavailable.
Etymology
The toponym “Vodëz” may derive from the Albanian word “vodë,” meaning “water,” possibly referring to the presence of a water source or stream in the vicinity. The qualifier “e Sipërme” (Upper) distinguishes the settlement from a lower counterpart.
Cultural and historical notes
There is no widely documented historical record or notable cultural institution specifically associated with Vodëz e Sipërme in mainstream encyclopedic sources. The village is typical of small, rural communities in the Shkodër region, where traditional agriculture and pastoralism have historically been the main economic activities.
References
- Law No. 115/2014 on the administrative-territorial division of local government units in the Republic of Albania.
- Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT), census data (general reference; settlement‑specific figures not published).
This entry reflects the extent of verifiable information currently available in reliable public sources. Additional data, such as exact population numbers or detailed historical accounts, remain insufficiently documented.
