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Gjoçaj, Albania

Elbasan County · Albania

Gjoçaj is a small town in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

108 ft Elevation 33 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Gjoçaj

Gjocaj is a village and a former municipality in the Elbasan County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform, it became a subdivision of the municipality Peqin. The population at the 2011 census was 5,207. The municipal unit consists of the villages Gjocaj, Celhakaj, Hasmashaj, Kurtaj, Vashaj, Rrumbullak, Bregas, Bardhas and Blinas.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates41.0256°, 19.7239°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceElbasan County
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,180 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gjoçaj

Gjoçaj is a small town in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Gjoçaj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Albania avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates41.0256°N, 19.7239°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 125 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 38 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 75 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 142 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 38 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 114 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 131 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 129 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 99 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 97 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 109 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 113 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 52 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 132 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 129 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 120 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 51 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 18 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 99 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 131 127 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 91 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 85 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 75 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
February 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 4.9 in

Gjoçaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Gjoçaj

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 Gjoçaj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armed Forces Museum
Armed Forces Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Koleksioni Natyror i Altinit
Muzeu Historik
Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës

Farmers Markets in Gjoçaj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Big Market
Biti-Mo SHPK
Eurostop
Open Air Market
Spar
Supermarket Myftiu
Supermarket Viola
Tregu i fruta perimeve
Tregu i shpendëve Baldushk
Tregu Industrial

Stadiums & Teams in Gjoçaj

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gjoçaj

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gjoçaj

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque

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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What is the weather like in Gjoçaj?

Gjoçaj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.

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