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Kuçovë, Albania

Berat County · Albania

Kuçovë is a mid-size city in Berat County, Albania with a population of 31,077. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

31,077 Population 502/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Kuçovë

Kuçovë

Kuçovë is a municipality in south-central Albania. It was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Kozare, Kuçovë, Lumas and Perondi, which all became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town of Kuçovë. The total population is 31,077 as of the 2023 census, in a total area of 160.33 km2 (61.90 sq mi). The population of the municipal unit as of the 2023 census is 12,629.

People

Population31,077
Density502/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Population31,077
Population Density502 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates40.8003°, 19.9167°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceBerat 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 Kuçovë

Kuçovë is a mid-size city in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 31,077. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 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 Kuçovë

Kuçovë 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
Kuçovë 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 190 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

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area61.9 sq mi (160.2 km²)
Population Density502/sq mi
Coordinates40.8003°N, 19.9167°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,683 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 M5.8 116 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 68 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 127 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 124 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 86 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 35 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 102 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 131 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 73 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 119 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 123 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 72 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 139 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 81 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 90 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 127 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 99 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 81 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 16 km
Oct 16, 2016 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 75 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 145 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 71 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 62 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Kuçovë 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").

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Schools in Kuçovë

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "18 Tetori"
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "28 Nëntori"
Gjimnazi "Myrteza Kepi"
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Gaqi Karakashi"
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Koço Korçari"
Gjimnazi "5 Tetori"
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Dëshmorët e Kombit"
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Museums in Kuçovë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berat National Ethnographic Museum
Muzeu Historik
Onufri Museum
Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës
Solomon Museum

Libraries in Kuçovë

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Publike Roskovec0.0

Farmers Markets in Kuçovë

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tregu i fruta perimeve
Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat
Tregu Industrial

Cafes in Kuçovë

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Centrim

Cinemas in Kuçovë

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kinema "Kadri Roshi"

Bus Stations in Kuçovë

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL #1322885836

Gas Stations in Kuçovë

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benja

Stadiums & Teams in Kuçovë

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kuçovë

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuçovë

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha "Zoja e Këshillit të Mirë"
Xhamia Kuçovë

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
58 m (190 ft)
Area
160.2 km² (61.8 mi²)
Postal Code
5301–5304
Website
bashkiakucove.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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kuçovë

What is the population of Kuçovë?

Kuçovë has a population of 31,077 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 502 people per square mile, spread across 61.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuçovë?

Kuçovë 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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