Mat District
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| District of Mat Rrethi i Matit |
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 Map showing MAT District within Albania |
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| Country |  Albania |
| County | Diber County |
| Capital | Burrel |
The District of Mat (Albanian: Rrethi i Matit) is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Dibër County. It is named after the Mat River, that flows through the district. It has a population of 48,803[2] (2010 estimate), and an area of 1,029 km². Its capital is Burrel. The district consists of the following municipalities:
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History
At the beginning of the 15th century the Lord of Matja was Gjon Kastrioti,father of Skanderbeg.[3] When Skanderbeg began his rebellion against Ottomans he also became the lord of Mat and some other territories as well.[4] A synod of Catholic archdiocese was held in Matja in 1462 by Pal Egnelli known for his baptismal formula.[5]
Notable locals
- Zog of Albania, King of the Albanians
- Tarhoncu Ahmed Pasha, Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire
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