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Gjinkar, Albania

Gjirokastër County · Albania

Gjinkar is a small town in Gjirokastër County, Albania with a population of 3,243. Elevation: 1,020 ft (311 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3,243 Population 2,922/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Gjinkar

Gjinkar

Gjinkar är en ort i Albanien. Den ligger i prefekturen Qarku i Gjirokastrës, i den södra delen av landet, 130 km söder om huvudstaden Tirana. Gjinkar ligger 311 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 3 243.

People

Population3,243
Density2,922/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Population3,243
Population Density2,922 / sq mi
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Coordinates40.1994°, 20.4061°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceGjirokastër County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.5 inches (1,181 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gjinkar

Gjinkar is a small town in Albania (Gjirokastër County) with a population of 3,243. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Gjinkar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Albania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density2,922/sq mi
Coordinates40.1994°N, 20.4061°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 110 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 117 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 128 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 96 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 147 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 144 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 147 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 105 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 139 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 143 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 109 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 48 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 97 km
Feb 25, 1994 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.4 150 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 129 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 104 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 25 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 93 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 44 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 117 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 85 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 85 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 86 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 88 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 6.6 in

Gjinkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Gjinkar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Saranda electronic, pop AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Gjinkar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ish Muzeu i Përmetit
Kongresi i Përmetit
Massaker von Borova (1943)
Λαοφραφικό Μυσείο Κεφαλοβρύσου

Restaurants in Gjinkar

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Tradicional River Vjosa
Good and cheap food

Stadiums & Teams in Gjinkar

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Ski Resorts Near Gjinkar

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vasilitsa national ski centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gjinkar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International AirportCFULarge Airport
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National AirportIOAMedium Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane

🇦🇱 About Albania

Capital Tirana
Population 2,866,376
Area 28,748 km²
GDP (USD) $23,491,242,727
GDP per capita $9,731
HDI 0.789
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 83.1%
Urban population 58.2%
Currency ALL (Lek)
Languages Albanian
Calling code +355
TLD .al
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Albania

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Jan 2 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Mar 16 Summer Day Dita e Verës
Mar 23 Nowruz Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pashkët Katolike
Apr 6 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Pashkët Ortodokse
Apr 13 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse
May 1 May Day Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve
Sep 7 Mother Teresa Day Dita e Nënë Terezës
Nov 30 Independence Day Dita e Pavarësisë
Nov 30 Liberation Day Dita e Çlirimit
Dec 8 Youth Day Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë
Dec 25 Christmas Day Krishtlindjet

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gjinkar

What is the population of Gjinkar?

Gjinkar has a population of 3,243 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 2,922 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gjinkar?

Gjinkar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.

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