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Elbasan, Albania
Elbasan County · Albania
Elbasan is a large city in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 100,903. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Elbasan
Elbasan is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central Albania.
People
Climate
| Population | 100,903 |
| Population Density | 11,843 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1114°, 20.0822° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Elbasan County |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.6 inches (1,337 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
About Elbasan
Elbasan is a large city in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 100,903. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Climate in Elbasan
Elbasan has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 808 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1114°N, 20.0822°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 | 131 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 107 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 53 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Elbasan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Elbasan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel" | University | - | Visit → |
| Fakulteti i Ciklit të Ulët | University | - | , |
| University of Elbasan | University | - | Visit → |
| University of Elbasan Aleksander Xhuvani | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Elbasan
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gjimnazi "Dhaskal Todri" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Speciale Zera Jete | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Sule Harri" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Profesionale Elbasan | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Sulë Misiri" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Ptoleme Xhuvani" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi gjuhësor "Mahmud & Ali Cungu" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Imelda Lambertini" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Jeronim de Rada" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "Kostandin Kristoforidhi" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Bardhyl Popa" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Muzikës | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Ali Agjahu" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "Vasil Kamami" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Joprivate Arianiti | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Fejzullah Guranjaku" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla "Fadil Gurmani" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Jopublike Arianiti | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Jorgji Dilo" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Profesionale Elbasan | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Qamil Guranjaku" | - | - | - | - |
| Ahmet Dakli High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Qemal Haxhihasani" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Naim Frashëri" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme e Bashkuar "Luigj Gurakuqi" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Abdyl Paralloi" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla jo-publike Rahma | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Jopublike Nikola Koperniku | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Elbasan
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 Elbasan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Bunk'Art | ||||
| Bunk'Art | ||||
| Bunk‘Art 1 | ||||
| Bunk‘Art 1 | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Museum "Aleksandër Xhuvani" | ||||
| Muzeu i Shkencave të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati" | ||||
| Muzeu i Shkencave të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati" | ||||
| Muzeu i Shkollës Normale të Elbasanit |
Libraries in Elbasan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Njësia Administrative Nr. 4 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Njësia Administrative Nr. 4 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Universiteti | 0.0 | |||||
| Librari Kristoforidhi | 0.0 | |||||
| Qemal Baholli | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elbasan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgroPark Tirana | |||||
| Big Market | |||||
| Big Market | |||||
| Bulmet | |||||
| Bulmet | |||||
| Gastronomia e Ilirit | |||||
| KMY | |||||
| KMY | |||||
| Lé Parfume | |||||
| Markata e Peshkut | |||||
| Markata e Peshkut | |||||
| Market Melina | |||||
| Market Melina | |||||
| MarketKing | |||||
| Mini Market | |||||
| Mini Market | |||||
| Mini Market | |||||
| Mini Market | |||||
| Mish Viçi I Freskët | |||||
| Mish Viçi I Freskët | |||||
| Peshk I Fresket Zgare | |||||
| Peshk I Fresket Zgare | |||||
| Smart Market | |||||
| Smart Market | |||||
| Tregu Fruta - Perime | |||||
| Tregu Fruta Perime Elbasan "Markata" | |||||
| Tregu i perimeve | |||||
| Tregu i Ri Elektrik | |||||
| Tregu i Ri Elektrik | |||||
| Tregu Rrobave të Përdorura Shkozë |
Hotels in Elbasan
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Elbasan
44 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Elbasan
54 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Elbasan
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Elbasan
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Elbasan
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Elbasan
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Elbasan
14 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Elbasan
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Elbasan
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Elbasan
28 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Elbasan
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Elbasan
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Elbasan
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Elbasan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Elbasan
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Vlora International Airport | VLO | Large Airport |
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | OHD | Large Airport |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | Large Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Elbasan
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Adex | |
| DHL | |
| FedEx Office | |
| Posta Shqiptare | |
| Posta Shqiptare ZP Nr. 5 - 3005 | |
| Ultra - Courier Service | |
| Zyra Postare Elbasan 6 - 3006 | |
| Zyra Postare Nr. 5/1 |
Treatment Centers in Elbasan
27 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Djegia - Plastika, Mjekësia Interne & HTA | ||
| Endokrinologjia | ||
| Gastroentero-Hepatologjia | ||
| Hematologjia | ||
| Ikeda | ||
| Instituti i Mjekësisë Ligjore | ||
| Kardiokirurgjia - Kirurgjia Vaskulare | ||
| Kardiologjia | ||
| Kirurgjia | ||
| Klinika SoDent | ||
| Klinika Stomalologjike Universitare | ||
| Laboratori Imunologjik | ||
| Nefrologjia | ||
| Okulistika | ||
| OMF | ||
| ORL | ||
| Pediatria | ||
| Pediatria e Përgjithshme | ||
| Pediatria e Specialiteteve | ||
| Psikiatria | ||
| Psikiatria Infantile | ||
| Qendra Shëndetësore Nr. 1 Pika Nr. 1 | ||
| Qendra Shëndetësore Qytet Studenti | ||
| Qendra Shëndetësore Shkozë | ||
| Telemedicine Center of Albania | ||
| Toksikologjia | ||
| Unilab Medical Care |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Elbasan
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballia Mosque | |
| Church of St. Athanasius | |
| Church St. Nicholas | |
| King Mosque | |
| Kisha Apostolike e Re | |
| Kisha e Jezu Krishtit e Shenjtorëve të Ditëve të Mëvonshme | |
| Kisha Katolike Shën Piu X | |
| Naziresha Mosque | |
| Saint Mary Elbasan | |
| St. Peter Greek Catholic Church | |
| Teqeja e Baba Xhemalit | |
| Teqeja e Madhe | |
| Xhamia Sulejman Pashë Vërlaci |
Quick Facts
Around Elbasan
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Elbasan
45 places within 15 km
- • Ad Quintum
- • Ancient Bridge Legs
- • Basilica of Tepe
- • Bazilika Paleokristiane
- • Kalaja e Gurit
- + 9 more
- • Kalaja e Elbasanit
- • Shpella e Gracenit
- • Shpella e Letanit(Letmit)
- • Hydrat Springs
- • 585
- • Kodra Bregu i Fikut
- • Kodra Çilit
- • Kodra Gjatë
- • Kodra Kërçiles
- + 22 more
🇦🇱 About Albania
Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Elbasan
What is the population of Elbasan?
Elbasan has a population of 100,903 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 11,843 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Elbasan?
Elbasan 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 82°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.