Gjakova
Municipal assembly, 2021–2025 mandate
Assembly members (35)
AAK 11
- Agustin Shala
- Albina Sadrija Asllani
- Albulena Zuka Vokshi
- Besim Kadrija
- Ermira Mehmeti
- Hekuran Hoxha
- Him Zeqa
- Nik Hiseni
- Shpend Bajrami
- Teuta Pallaska Milla
- Valon Pnishi
LVV 10
- Agron Dobruna
- Ali Tafarshiku
- Diana Qarkaxhija
- Ermal Kusari
- Kreshnik Alijaj
- Ledian Rexha
- Mimoza Shala
- Mustafa Domi
- Ngadhenjim Dana
- Shqipe Fejza
PDK 5
- Arbenesha Kuqi
- Bashkim Gashaj
- Labehat Sadrija
- Lirianda Dahsyla
- Liridon Dula
LDK 4
- Besarta Lekaj
- Nexhdet Morina
- Saranda Hoda
- Teki Shala
PDKK 4
- Besim Ndau
- Krenare Bushaj
- Lerena Kameraj
- Robert Markaj
Nisma 1
- Fazli Hoxha
Municipal profile
Area and population
The municipality of Gjakova is located in southwestern Kosovo. It covers an area of approximately 586 km² and includes Gjakova town and 88 villages.
According to the Kosovo Population and Housing Census 2020, the total population is 94.334.
Governing structures and political overview
The total number of voters in Gjakova municipality registered for the last municipal elections held in October 2021 was 113,165 including out of Kosovo voters.
The voter turnout was 37, 2 percent/42,146 voters (source: Central Election Commission).
The current composition of the Municipal Assembly is as follows:
Legislative
The Municipal Assembly: 35 seats
The election results were as follows:
- AAK - Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (30.09%)
- LVV - Vetëvendosje (Self-Determination) (28.14%)
- PDK - Democratic Party of Kosovo (12.76%)
- LDK - Democratic League of Kosovo (12.08%)
- Albanian Democratic Party of Kosovo (11.35%)
- Social Democratic Initiative (3.73%)
Executive
The Municipal Mayor: Ardian Gjini (AAK)
Directories of the Municipality: 12
Budget income
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| a. Own Revenues | 4,203,787 |
| b. General Grant | 13,219,264 |
| c. Specific Grant on Education | 10,391,073 |
| d. Specific Grant on Health | 3,467,988 |
| Total: | 31,282,112 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| a. Wages and Salaries | 15,120,092 |
| b. Goods and Services | 3,750,000 |
| c. Utilities | 628,700 |
| d. Subsidies and transfers | 620,500 |
| f. Capital Investments | 11,439,130 |
Municipality of Gjakova has:
Total budget: 31,558,422
Total number of employment (Municipal, Health and Education staff): 2,276