Mat (municipality)

Mat is a municipality located in Dibër County, northern Albania. It is situated in the Mat River valley and is named after the historic Mat region. The municipality was formed in 2015 through the merger of the former municipalities of Baz, Burrel, Derjan, Komsi, Lis, Macukull and Rukaj. The seat of the municipality is the town of Burrel. The area is largely rural and mountainous, with a focus on agriculture and livestock farming. It holds historical significance due to its role in Albanian national movements and the presence of various cultural and historical sites.