Sign In Register

Himarë, Albania

Vlorë County · Albania

Himarë is a small town in Vlorë County, Albania with a population of 4,596. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,596 Population 47/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

Discover Himarë, Albania

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Himarë

Himarë

Himarë is a municipality and region in Vlorë County, southern Albania. The municipality has a total area of 571.94 km2 (220.83 sq mi) and consists of the administrative units of Himarë, Horë-Vranisht and Lukovë. It lies between the Ceraunian Mountains and the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast and is part of the Albanian Riviera. The traditionally perceived borders of the Himarë region gradually shrank during the Ottoman period, being reduced to the town of Himarë and the villages of the coastline, generally including only Palasë, Dhërmi, Pilur, Kudhës, Vuno, Iljas and Qeparo.

People

Population4,596
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population4,596
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates40.1017°, 19.7447°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceVlorë County
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Himarë

Himarë is a small town in Albania (Vlorë County) with a population of 4,596. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Himarë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above Albania avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area97.6 sq mi (252.8 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates40.1017°N, 19.7447°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,005 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3.

Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 128 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 113 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 115 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 139 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 84 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 112 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 137 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 103 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 104 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 78 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 94 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 9 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 79 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 76 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 56 km
Jun 21, 2006 14 km WNW of Préveza, Greece M5.0 142 km
Aug 4, 1990 4 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.0 106 km
Jun 21, 1992 33 km WSW of Gáïos, Greece M5.0 107 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 95 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 82 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 - 128 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 126 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 70 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 37 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 44 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 8.0 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 7.7 in

Himarë has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.8").

View full weather details →

Schools in Himarë

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Pano Nikolla Meniko" - - - -
Gjimnazi "Spiro Gjiknuri" - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Himarë

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rythmos 94.9 (GR) greek, pop MP3
Radio Saranda electronic, pop AAC 192 kbps
Λευκίμμη 105.5 (GR) - MP3 224 kbps
Άγιος Σπυρίδων 91.1 (GR) ecclesia, greek MP3 128 kbps
Κέρκυρα (GR) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Aktina 104.7 Της Καρδιάς σου Λαϊκά (GR) greek folk, mainstream MP3 256 kbps
Κύμα 90.3 (GR) folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Star Corfu 88.8 (GR) mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός Κέρκυρας 99.7 (GR) mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rythmos 94.6 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Νέο Ραδιόφωνο 97.9 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Corfu Dee Jay 97.5 (GR) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
2000 sta FM (GR) 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Aktina 104.7 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Life News 102.9 (GR) greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
2000 στα FM (GR) - MP3 128 kbps
87.6 Studio 1 (GR) folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Kerkyra 100.1 (GR) greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
2000staFM (GR) 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in Himarë

41 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aphrodite’s Garden
Artur Apartments
FantaSea
Fegi Rooms
Golden Beach Hotel
Himara City Hotel
Hotel Dhima
Hotel Dimitri
Hotel Karos
Hotel Riviera
Hotel Vila Calliope
Ionian View
Kolngji
Lukas Apartaments Himare
Mare Bed&Breakfast
Miamar Hotel
Nia Boutique Hotel
Panorama Hotel
Persephone Hotel & Restaurant
Piro
Prado Luxury Hotel
Prinos
Prinos
Rapo's Hotel
Rea Boutique Hotel
Rexhos Studios
Royal Hotel
Scala Bungalows
Sea apartments Himare
Sea View
Sezar's
Sunset Apartments
tirini's garden hotel
Valta
Velco BB
Vila Goro
Vila Merkuri
Vironas
Wait 'n Sea
Zacharias Apartments
Zaho's Hotel

Restaurants in Himarë

69 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acta
Ammos Livadhi
Ammos Resort
Antoni's
Anxelhos
Arxontiko
At Veronika's
Atlantic Restaurant
Bar Fane Restaurant
Bar Restaurant Blue Bay
Bar Restaurant Corali
Barbarossa Seafood Tavern & Pizza
Bella Italia
Blue Bay
Bocca
Cabo del mar
Café Shëndet
Cibo Mare e Terre
ELÉA
Enigma
EOS Potam
Esperia
Fig and Olive
Fish & Go
Fredi’s Seafood
Grill Rondo
Hercules
Himara 1928
Horizonti Blu
Jo&Jo Street Food
Kanda
Kantina George
Kico Meniko
Kolngji
Kshira Oasis
Lefteri
Lui Restaurant
Mumbas
Nemo
Odhisea
Orange
Orzo Summer Edition
Pasticeri Himara 1928
Piazza
Pizzeri Kreperi La Famiglia
Portokalli
Prado Hotel
Prinos
Red Indian
Restaurant
Restaurant Dhima
Restaurant Merkur Merkuri
Restorant Odissea
Restorant Porto-Palermo
Sapore di Mare
Soren
Super Paradise Qeparo
SUR
Sur
Taverna Dhrami
Taverna Mërkuri
Taverna Pirosia
Te Stefi Restaurant & Piceri
The Jester’s Taverna
To Steki sti Gonia
Valo's Fish Taverna
Vangjeli restaurant
Veranda
Vironas

Cafes in Himarë

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anemone
B52
Café Butterfly
Greek Café and Ouzo
Hola Summer Beach Club
Street Café
Taverna Xhorxhi
Tonea Cafe
Valentino

Castles in Himarë

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Himarë Castle
Porto Palermo Castle

Gas Stations in Himarë

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpet
Kastrati
Malpos Petrol
Mare Bed&Breakfast

Banks in Himarë

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OTP Bank
Raiffeisenbank

Gyms in Himarë

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Himara Sports Center

Stadiums & Teams in Himarë

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Himarë

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International AirportCFULarge Airport
Kuçovë Air Base-Medium Airport
Margariti Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Himarë

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta Shqiptare

Churches & Religious Organizations in Himarë

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Church of all Saints
Kisha e Manastirit të Shën Mitrit
Kisha e Shën Mërisë së Athalit
Kisha e Shën Nikollës
Kisha e Shën Sergit dhe Bakut
Shen Vasilika

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Postal Code
9425
Website
himara.gov.al/

🇦🇱 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Himarë.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Himarë

What is the population of Himarë?

Himarë has a population of 4,596 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 97.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Himarë?

Himarë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Himarë with another city: