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Lushnjë, Albania

Fier County · Albania

Lushnjë is a mid-size city in Fier County, Albania with a population of 63,135. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

63,135 Population 439/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
39.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Lushnjë

Lushnjë

Lushnjë is a city and municipality in west-central Albania. The municipality's population is 63,135 as of the 2023 census, in a total area of 372.9 km2 (144.0 sq mi).

People

Population63,135
Density439/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population63,135
Population Density439 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates40.9419°, 19.7050°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceFier County
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation39.1 inches (992 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lushnjë

Lushnjë is a mid-size city in Albania (Fier County) with a population of 63,135. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Climate in Lushnjë

Lushnjë 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
Lushnjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°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 39.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Albania avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area143.9 sq mi (372.7 km²)
Population Density439/sq mi
Coordinates40.9419°N, 19.7050°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,295 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 M5.8 128 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 46 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 83 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 149 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 142 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 41 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 125 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 123 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 88 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 96 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 146 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 132 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 60 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 140 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 117 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 122 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 60 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 123 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 113 km
Oct 16, 2016 10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 150 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 131 135 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 92 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 76 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 66 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in

Lushnjë has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Lushnjë

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Kongresi i Lushnjes"
Gjimnazi "18 Tetori"
Shkolla 9-vjecare "Skënder Libohova"
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "4 Dëshmorët"
Shkolla "Gafurr Muço"
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Liri Kazazi"
Gjimnazi "Vath Korreshi"
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Foto Puka"
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Radio Stations near Lushnjë

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 Lushnjë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Apollonia
Berat National Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Koleksioni Natyror i Altinit
Museo Aecheologico
Muzeu Historik
Muzeu Historik i Fierit
Onufri Museum
Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës
Solomon Museum

Libraries in Lushnjë

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Fier0.0
Biblioteka Publike Roskovec0.0

Farmers Markets in Lushnjë

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artikuj Ushqimor
Artikuj Ushqimore
Basha Fiol
Biti-Mo SHPK
Eurostop
Fruta & Perime
Fruta & Perime
Fruta & Perime E. Troka
Fruta Perime Geni
Fruta Perime te Noçja
Markatoja e Fierit
Market
Market
Market
Market
Market
Market Aldo
Market Rama
Mini Market
Open Air Market
Spar
Supermarket Myftiu
Supermarket Viola
Tregu Ditor
Tregu i fruta perimeve
Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve
Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat
Tregu i Romeve
Tregu Industrial
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore

Restaurants in Lushnjë

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arben Kuka
Bar / Restorant Bon Gusto
Bar Restorant A. Olldashi
Byrek Pica
Greek Souvlaki Tani
La Bonta
Pellumb Musaku
Piceri Ana
Piceri Igli
Pilo Lala
Vila Bardhe
Vila Met Çela Lushnje

Cafes in Lushnjë

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buondi cafe
Café Boasi
Choco Bar Pizzeria Creperia
Erzeni
Grand Stone Bar Caffee
Kafe Fredi
Luna Park 1
Mon Chéri coffee shop
Museum
Pedonale

Theatres in Lushnjë

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Theatre "Vace Zela"

Monuments in Lushnjë

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Statuja e Lirise "Toka Jone"

Clinics in Lushnjë

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nertila

Dentists in Lushnjë

11 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ArtDent Dr.Aleksandra Qose
DentalVita
Dr Enea BITRI & Olgreta ALLAMANI
Dr G. Saveta
Dr Iva Prifti
Dr. Jorgen Biti
Julian Tusha11
Klinike Dentare Dr. E. Pupi
Klinikë Dentare Ndoni
Nevila Dent
Viktor Caka

Veterinaries in Lushnjë

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL #12188491311

Train Stations in Lushnjë

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lushnjë

Gas Stations in Lushnjë

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL #9153958117
Gega Oil
Gega Oil
GN Oil
Hotel
Kastrati

Banks in Lushnjë

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

abi Bank
Alb Credit
Banka e Shtetit
Banka Kombëtare Tregtare
Credins Bank
Fibank
Intesa Sanpaolo
OTP Bank
OTP Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Tirana Bank

Shopping Malls in Lushnjë

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metropol Center

Gyms in Lushnjë

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL #12188500713
XGym

Stadiums & Teams in Lushnjë

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lushnjë

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Lushnjë

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta Shqiptare

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lushnjë

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Dishepujve
Kisha Ortodokse Shën Gjergji & Shën e Premte

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Area
372.7 km² (143.9 mi²)
Postal Code
9001
Website
bashkialushnje.gov.al/
Twinned With
Brindisi

Around Lushnjë

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 14
Restaurants 19
Cafes 15
Bars 14
Supermarkets 10
Banks 10
Hotels 1
Parks 7

Things to See Near Lushnjë

34 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (4)
  • • Babunja site
  • • Qyteza e Babunjës
  • • Roman Thermae
  • • Vendbanimi i Lashte ne Bishcukas
🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Plazhi në Liqen "LIO"
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Kalaja e Peqinit
♨️ Hot Springs (1)
  • • Burimi Termoninerar i Karbunarës
⛰️ Peaks (27)
  • • Kodra Bregu i Gurrës
  • • Kodra Çepës
  • • Kodra Dushkut të Imët
  • • Kodra e Gurit të Bardhë
  • • Kodra e Ripshit
  • + 22 more

🇦🇱 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 Lushnjë

What is the population of Lushnjë?

Lushnjë has a population of 63,135 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 439 people per square mile, spread across 143.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lushnjë?

Lushnjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches.

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