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Bulqizë, Albania
Dibër County · Albania
Bulqizë is a small city in Dibër County, Albania with a population of 26,826. Elevation: 2,543 ft (775 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bulqizë
Bulqizë is a municipality in Dibër County, northeastern Albania. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Fushë-Bulqizë, Gjoricë, Martanesh, Ostren, Shupenzë, Trebisht, Zerqan with Bulqizë constituting its seat. As of the 2023 census, there were 7,875 people residing in Bulqizë and 26,826 in Bulqizë Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,826 |
| Population Density | 1,408 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,543 ft (775 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4917°, 20.2219° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Dibër County |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,098 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.2 inches (44 cm) |
About Bulqizë
Bulqizë is a small city in Albania (Dibër County) with a population of 26,826. The city sits at an elevation of 2,543 feet (775 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Climate in Bulqizë
Bulqizë has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 846 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below Albania avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,543 ft (775 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4917°N, 20.2219°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 | 108 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 149 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 64 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in |
Bulqizë has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Bulqizë
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gjimnazi "Arbëria" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Xhevdet Doda | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bulqizë
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 Bulqizë
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arras Skanderbeg Museum | ||||
| Dibra Museum |
Hotels in Bulqizë
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bulqizë
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bulqizë
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bulqizë
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bulqizë
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bulqizë
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | OHD | Large Airport |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | Large Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Kukës International Airport | KFZ | Medium Airport |
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What is the population of Bulqizë?
Bulqizë has a population of 26,826 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 1,408 people per square mile, spread across 19.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bulqizë?
Bulqizë has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 17.2 inches of snow.