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Laç, Albania

Lezhë County · Albania

Laç is a small city in Lezhë County, Albania with a population of 12,854. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,854 Population 2,018/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Laç

Laç

Laç is a town and a former municipality in Lezhë County, northwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision and the seat of the municipality Kurbin. It was the administrative center of the former Kurbin District. The population as of the 2023 census is 12,854. Its associated football club is KF Laçi.

People

Population12,854
Density2,018/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population12,854
Population Density2,018 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates41.6356°, 19.7131°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceLezhë County
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,247 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Laç

Laç is a small city in Albania (Lezhë County) with a population of 12,854. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Climate in Laç

Laç has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1239 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.7°C / 44°F 1.8° / 11.6° 143.0
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 2.6° / 12.9° 117.0
Mar 10°C / 50°F 4.5° / 15.6° 116.0
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.4° 103.0
May 18°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.8° 84.0
Jun 21.6°C / 71°F 15.6° / 27.6° 66.0
Jul 24°C / 75°F 17.2° / 30.7° 43.0
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 16.9° / 30.7° 55.0
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27.3° 78.0
Oct 16°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.8° 114.0
Nov 11.7°C / 53°F 6.3° / 17.1° 172.0
Dec 8.1°C / 47°F 3.2° / 13° 148.0
Laç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Albania avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density2,018/sq mi
Coordinates41.6356°N, 19.7131°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,841 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 134 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 37 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 59 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 75 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 65 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 149 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 140 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 84 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 23 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 115 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 72 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 57 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 73 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 24 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 146 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 121 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 79 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 58 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 146 km
Jun 1, 2019 2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania M4.9 142 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 66 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 114 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 122 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 140 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 5.9 in

Laç has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Laç

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Gjon Gjonaj" - - - -
Gjimnazi "At Shtjefen Gjecovi" - - - -
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Gjin Pjetri" - - - -
Shkolla 9-Vjeçare Nr.3 - - - -
Shkolla 9-vjecare “Mark Trokthi” - - - -
Shullaze 9 Vjecare - - - -
Nr.2 Kopesht - - - -
Nr. 3 Kopesht - - - -
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Radio Stations near Laç

6 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
RTSH Radio Tirana International - AAC 96 kbps
Radio Tirana 1 shqip MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Laç

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kulla e Rubikut
National Ethnographic Museum
Skanderbeg Museum

Libraries in Laç

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
"Gjergj Fishta" Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Laç

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car repairs
Furniture
Old Bazaar
Tregu i Lire
Tregu i Madh Lezhe
Tregu i Pergjithshem

Hotels in Laç

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lahuta e Vjetër Agroturizëm
Toscana Hotel

Restaurants in Laç

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restorant
Bar Restorant
Bar Restorant Shqiponja
Binjaket

Cafes in Laç

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Kafe Laska

Theatres in Laç

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palace of Culture

Castles in Laç

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalaja e Sebastes (Lac)

Train Stations in Laç

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gjorm
Laç

Gas Stations in Laç

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AC Oil
AL #2367041433
AL #370202383
AL #4416586281
Aleks
Bujari
Elda
Elda
Eradi Petrol
NBT Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Laç

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Laç

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGDLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laç

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Laçit
Kisha e Shna Ndout
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Teqe Baba Isak

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
40 m (131 ft)
Postal Code
4701–4703

🇦🇱 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 Laç

What is the population of Laç?

Laç has a population of 12,854 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 2,018 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laç?

Laç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.

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