Reč
Village in Coastal, Montenegro
Reč (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Реч; Albanian: Reç) is a small town in the municipality of Ulcinj, southeastern Montenegro. Reč is mentioned in 1413 in the Scutarias taxable income part of the Albanian (arbanas) katun (semi-nomadic pastoral community) of Gjon Kereçi (Kereçi in the original) In recent times, many locals have migrated, notably to the United States. The area is a prime site for agricultural land, hunting, and fishing.
Reč is divided into two sections:
- Reč
- Kodre Dakaj (Albanian: Kodrat e Reçit)
01Family names
Djonovic, Dukagjini, Dushaj, Gazivoda, Gjoni / Gjonaj, Kina / Kinic, Mirdita, Selca / Selcanin, Shabani, Zadrima, Zagreda, Lotaj.
Notable people from Reč include
- Mark Gjonaj, Albanian-American politician.
02Demographics
The population of Reč between 1948 and 2003 was as follows:
- 1948, 221
- 1953, 275
- 1961, 317
- 1981, 336
- 1991, 291
- 2003, 117
According to the 2011 census, its population was 61.
| Ethnicity | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Albanians | 60 | 98.4% |
| Others | 1 | 1,6% |
| Total | 61 | 100% |
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