| Malzi | |
|---|---|
| Administrative Unit | |
| Coordinates: 42°6′N 20°17′E / 42.100°N 20.283°ECoordinates: 42°6′N 20°17′E / 42.100°N 20.283°E | |
| Country |
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| County | Kukës |
| Municipality | Kukës |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Administrative Unit | 3,072 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal Code | 8512 |
| Vehicle registration | KU |
Malzi is a former municipality in Kukës County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Kukës. The population at the 2011 census was 3,072. The municipal unit consists of the following villages:
The name of the region dates back to 1444 and is mentioned numerous times during the centuries. The most acceptable theory is that the region was named Malzi (English = Black Mountain) because of the Black Pined mountain forests of the region.