Dajç, Lezhë

Dajç
Dajç
Coordinates: 41°55′N 19°36′E / 41.917°N 19.600°E / 41.917; 19.600
Country Albania
CountyLezhë
MunicipalityLezhë
Population
 (2023)
  Municipal unit
2,584
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
4506

Dajç is a village and a former municipality in the Lezhë County, northwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Lezhë. The population at the 2023 census was 2,584.

Dajç is located in the midspan between the city of Lezhë to the south and Shkodër to the north, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from each. It has an agricultural-based economy, with many producing fields, but in need of better mechanics and organized market. Dajç has all important institutions for a small commune like: Schools from kindergarten to High level, Municipality buildings, Health Center with an onsite family doctor- full-time five days a week, Catholic Church and Sisters Residence, many shops and a cafeteria. Population is about 7000, for the whole commune. The town of Dajç comprises several quarters such as: Gazullore, Milot, Mazrekë, Zeznjane, Laskare, Suka, and peripherals.