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Këlcyrë, Albania
Gjirokastër County · Albania
Këlcyrë is a small town in Gjirokastër County, Albania with a population of 4,900. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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About Këlcyrë
Këlcyrë is a town and a municipality in southern Albania, located on the bank of the river Vjosë. It was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Ballaban, Dishnicë, Këlcyrë and Sukë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Këlcyrë. The total population is 6,113, in a total area of 304.86 km2. The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 2,651. The Vjosë forms a canyon near the town, known as the Këlcyrë Gorge.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,900 |
| Population Density | 175 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3131°, 20.1894° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Gjirokastër County |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.9 inches (1,191 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.6 inches (17 cm) |
About Këlcyrë
Këlcyrë is a small town in Albania (Gjirokastër County) with a population of 4,900. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3131°N, 20.1894°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 133 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 67 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 7.2 in |
Këlcyrë has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (1.3").
Schools in Këlcyrë
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gjimnazi "Sejfulla Malëshova" | — | — | — | — |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Kamber Bënja" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Këlcyrë
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Saranda | electronic, pop | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Këlcyrë
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Former Prison | ||||
| Ish Muzeu i Përmetit | ||||
| Ismail Kadare House | ||||
| Kongresi i Përmetit | ||||
| Military Museum | ||||
| Muza Ime Musine Kokalari | ||||
| Muzeu Historik | ||||
| Skënduli House | ||||
| Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954) | ||||
| Tunnel Nostalgia | ||||
| Zekate House |
Farmers Markets in Këlcyrë
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea Market |
Hotels in Këlcyrë
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Këlcyrë
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Këlcyrë
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Këlcyrë
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Këlcyrë
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Këlcyrë
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Këlcyrë
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Këlcyrë
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Këlcyrë
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | CFU | Large Airport |
| Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport | IOA | Medium Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Këlcyrë
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Zyra Postare Këlcyrë 6402 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Këlcyrë
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kisha e Shën Kristoforit | |
| Kisha e Shën Mërisë | |
| Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë | |
| Kryqi i Nderuar | |
| Teqeja e Këlcyrës |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Këlcyrë?
Këlcyrë has a population of 4,900 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 175 people per square mile, spread across 28.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Këlcyrë?
Këlcyrë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.