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Gramsh, Albania

Elbasan County · Albania

Gramsh is a small city in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 11,556. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,556 Population 10,700/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Gramsh

Gramsh

Gramsh is a town and a municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Gramsh, Kodovjat, Kukur, Kushovë, Lenie, Pishaj, Poroçan, Skënderbegas, Sult and Tunjë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Gramsh. The total population is 16,533 as of the 2011 census, in a total area of 739.75 km2. The population of the former municipality as of the 2023 census is 6,786.

People

Population11,556
Density10,700/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population11,556
Population Density10,700 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates40.8697°, 20.1844°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceElbasan County
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Gramsh

Gramsh is a small city in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 11,556. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 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 Gramsh

Gramsh 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F -5.2° / 14.8° 102.0
Feb 6.7°C / 44°F -4.2° / 17.2° 47.5
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F -1.5° / 20.1° 65.1
Apr 12.4°C / 54°F 2.5° / 24.2° 72.1
May 17.4°C / 63°F 7.7° / 29.2° 64.1
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 12.7° / 36.5° 42.1
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 16.1° / 40.4° 21.1
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 16.9° / 39.7° 19.5
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 10.4° / 33.9° 54.6
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 8.1° / 28.6° 77.6
Nov 11.7°C / 53°F 1.1° / 23.5° 123.7
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F -1° / 16.4° 118.5
Gramsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Albania avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density10,700/sq mi
Coordinates40.8697°N, 20.1844°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,972 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 92 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 76 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 125 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 70 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 102 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 20 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 119 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 96 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 149 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 137 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 58 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 85 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 122 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 95 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 86 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 112 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 145 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 94 km
May 19, 1995 11 km E of Grevená, Greece M5.1 147 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 52 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 92 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 84 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in

Gramsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Gramsh

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Rilindja" - - - -
Gjimnazi "Shefqet Guzi" - - - -
Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Asllan Shahini" - - - -
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "35 Vjetori i Çlirimit" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gramsh

7 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
Radio Logos - AAC+ 64 kbps
RTSH Radio Tirana International - AAC 96 kbps
Radio Tirana 1 shqip MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Gramsh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berat National Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Museum "Aleksandër Xhuvani"
Muzeu i Shkollës Normale të Elbasanit
Onufri Museum
Solomon Museum

Libraries in Gramsh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Librari Kristoforidhi0.0
Qemal Baholli0.0

Farmers Markets in Gramsh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gastronomia e Ilirit
Lé Parfume
MarketKing
Tregu Fruta Perime Elbasan "Markata"
Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat
Tregu i perimeve

Hotels in Gramsh

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Latifi
Hotel Tomorri

Restaurants in Gramsh

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beni
Piazza Lounge
Tre Stelle

Cafes in Gramsh

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alfred Kosturi
Mateo

Monuments in Gramsh

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klubi Bashkimi 29 Korrik 1909

Gas Stations in Gramsh

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AL #7829518750

Banks in Gramsh

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banka Kombetare Tregtare
Raiffeisenbank
Société Générale Albania

Stadiums & Teams in Gramsh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gramsh

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air Base-Medium Airport

Post Offices in Gramsh

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta Shqiptare Dega Gramsh

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gramsh

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Shën Sotirit
Kisha Katolike e Shenjta Mari Mbreteresha e Paqes
Salla e Mbretërisë e Dëshmitarëve të Jehovait

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 Gramsh

What is the population of Gramsh?

Gramsh has a population of 11,556 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 10,700 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gramsh?

Gramsh 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.

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