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Hotolisht, Albania

Elbasan County · Albania

Hotolisht is a small city in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 5,706. Elevation: 2,152 ft (656 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

5,706 Population 54/sq mi density
2,152 ft Elevation 656 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Hotolisht

Hotolisht is a village and a former municipality in the Elbasan County, eastern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Librazhd. The population at the 2011 census was 5,706. The municipal unit consists of the villages Buzgare, Dardhe, Hotolisht, Kokreve, Vehcan, Vulcan and Xhyre.

People

Population5,706
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation2,152 ft (656 m)
Population5,706
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation2,152 ft (656 m)
Coordinates41.1567°, 20.3972°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceElbasan County
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,000 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Hotolisht

Hotolisht is a small city in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 5,706. The city sits at an elevation of 2,152 feet (656 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Hotolisht experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,152 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Albania avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,152 ft (656 m)
Area106.6 sq mi (276.0 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates41.1567°N, 20.3972°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above Albania avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,605 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 67 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 75 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 91 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 36 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 22 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 122 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 85 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 75 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 145 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 144 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 72 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 150 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 121 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 134 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 120 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 131 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 120 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 77 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 80 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 79 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 131 144 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 44 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 127 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 119 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Hotolisht has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Hotolisht

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Sabrije Qyra"
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Radio Stations near Hotolisht

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Logos AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Hotolisht

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Haqif Cela0.0

Hotels in Hotolisht

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Lokal Dasmash

Restaurants in Hotolisht

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taverna Amienti

Cafes in Hotolisht

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Libaro
Nogu

Gas Stations in Hotolisht

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Hotolisht

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

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 Hotolisht

What is the population of Hotolisht?

Hotolisht has a population of 5,706 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 106.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hotolisht?

Hotolisht has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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