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Belsh, Albania
Elbasan County · Albania
Belsh is a small city in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 8,781. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Belsh
Belsh is a municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Fierzë, Grekan, Kajan, Rrasë with Belsh constituting its seat. As of the Institute of Statistics estimate from the 2011 census, there were 8,781 people residing in Belsh and 19,503 in Belsh Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,781 |
| Population Density | 1,501 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9750°, 19.8819° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Elbasan County |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.6 inches (1,337 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
About Belsh
Belsh is a small city in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 8,781. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9750°N, 19.8819°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | MONTENEGRO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 131 | 137 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 78 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 85 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 48 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in |
Belsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.4").
Radio Stations near Belsh
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pro Electronic | electronic, tech house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Shqip - Tirana 92.0 MHz | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Albania News 24 TV | - | AAC,H.264 727 kbps | |
| Chill Radio | adult contemporary, deep house | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RTSH Radio Tirana International | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Tirana 1 | shqip | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Belsh
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Museum "Aleksandër Xhuvani" | ||||
| Muzeu Historik | ||||
| Muzeu i Shkollës Normale të Elbasanit | ||||
| Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës |
Libraries in Belsh
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Publike Roskovec | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Universiteti | 0.0 | |||||
| Librari Kristoforidhi | 0.0 | |||||
| Qemal Baholli | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Belsh
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastronomia e Ilirit | |||||
| Lé Parfume | |||||
| MarketKing | |||||
| Tregu Fruta Perime Elbasan "Markata" | |||||
| Tregu i fruta perimeve | |||||
| Tregu i perimeve | |||||
| Tregu Industrial |
Hotels in Belsh
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Belsh
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Belsh
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Belsh
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Belsh
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Belsh
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Belsh
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Vlora International Airport | VLO | Large Airport |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | Large Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Belsh
What is the population of Belsh?
Belsh has a population of 8,781 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 1,501 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Belsh?
Belsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.