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Goraj, Albania
Berat County · Albania
Goraj is a small town in Berat County, Albania with a population of 1,714. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Goraj
Goraj is a settlement in the former Kastrat Municipality, Shkodër County, northern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Malësi e Madhe. It has a population of 693 and is located at an elevation of approximately 432 meters above sea level and lies near other small settlements.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,714 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8119°, 19.9475° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Berat 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 Goraj
Goraj is a small town in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 1,714. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 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.
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 | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 61.9 sq mi (160.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8119°N, 19.9475°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 73 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in |
Goraj has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.3").
Museums in Goraj
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berat National Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Muzeu Historik | ||||
| Onufri Museum | ||||
| Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës | ||||
| Solomon Museum |
Libraries in Goraj
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publike Roskovec | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Goraj
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat | |||||
| Tregu Industrial |
Stadiums & Teams in Goraj
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Goraj
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 Goraj
What is the population of Goraj?
Goraj has a population of 1,714 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 61.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Goraj?
Goraj 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.