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The municipality takes its name from the Mallakastër hills.
Geography
The landscape consists of fields alternated with low hills. Their highest point is the hill Shëndëlli (712 m),[4] not to be confused with the much higher Mount Shëndelli further south.
Population
The people from this region are called Mallakastriotë. The population is Muslim and Orthodox Christian. The region is a center of both the Bektashi order and the Halveti order (to a lesser extent). The region is known for its cultural traditions and has produced many brave fighters including Rrapo Hekali.
Economy
Mallakastër was an industrially important region for Albania since it has reserves of natural gas and oil which make area a center of oil production and refining in Albania. Mallakastër is also known for its agriculture which produces a large variety of products.