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Markat, Albania

Vlorë County · Albania

Markat is a small town in Vlorë County, Albania with a population of 1,859. Elevation: 1,549 ft (472 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,859 Population 43/sq mi density
1,549 ft Elevation 472 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Markat

Markat is a village and a former municipality in Vlorë County, southern Albania. In the 2015 local government reform, it became a subdivision of the municipality Konispol. The population in the 2011 census was 1,859. The municipal unit consists of the villages Dishat, Vërvë, Shalës, Markat, Ninat and Janjar and all villages are inhabited by Muslim Cham Albanians.

People

Population1,859
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Population1,859
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Coordinates39.7328°, 20.1953°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceVlorë County
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation49.6 inches (1,260 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Markat

Markat is a small town in Albania (Vlorë County) with a population of 1,859. The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet (472 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Climate in Markat

Markat has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1067 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.8°C / 50°F 5.8° / 13.9° 126.1
Feb 10°C / 50°F 6.1° / 13.9° 119.6
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.3° 93.6
Apr 15°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.4° 61.2
May 19.5°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.4° 35.6
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29° 21.4
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 20.7° / 31.9° 10.6
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 21.1° / 32.4° 23.1
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 18.1° / 27.7° 89.1
Oct 19.1°C / 66°F 14.7° / 23.5° 121.9
Nov 15°C / 59°F 11.1° / 19° 187.5
Dec 11.4°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.4° 177.4
Markat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Albania avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Area43.8 sq mi (113.3 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates39.7328°N, 20.1953°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,294 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 136 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 73 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 57 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 98 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 60 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 39 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 106 km
Feb 25, 1994 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.4 102 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 83 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 147 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 52 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 55 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 49 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 98 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 129 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 129 km
Aug 14, 2003 10 km NW of Lefkáda, Greece M5.2 100 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 35 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 125 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 135 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 73 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 123 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 140 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 31 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 93 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 7.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 7.9 in Wettest

Markat has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Markat

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rythmos 94.9 (GR) greek, pop MP3
Radio Saranda electronic, pop AAC 192 kbps
Λευκίμμη 105.5 (GR) - MP3 224 kbps
Άγιος Σπυρίδων 91.1 (GR) ecclesia, greek MP3 128 kbps
Star Corfu 88.8 (GR) mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Κέρκυρα (GR) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Corfu Dee Jay 97.5 (GR) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Νέο Ραδιόφωνο 97.9 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Rythmos 94.6 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Κύμα 90.3 (GR) folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Aktina 104.7 Της Καρδιάς σου Λαϊκά (GR) greek folk, mainstream MP3 256 kbps
Ρυθμός Κέρκυρας 99.7 (GR) mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Εν Πλω 89.2 (GR) greek music, news MP3 320 kbps
4U 93.1 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
87.6 Studio 1 (GR) folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Kerkyra 100.1 (GR) greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
2000staFM (GR) 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
2000 στα FM (GR) - MP3 128 kbps
Life News 102.9 (GR) greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
Aktina 104.7 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
2000 sta FM (GR) 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Markat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Butrint
Archeological Museum
Folklore Museum
House of Eleni (Nicholas Gage)
Museum of Tradition
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηγουμενίτσας

Farmers Markets in Markat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Bora Bora
Λαϊκή αγορά Ηγουμενίτσας

Castles in Markat

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalaja e Allamanit

Stadiums & Teams in Markat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Markat

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International AirportCFULarge Airport
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National AirportIOAMedium Airport
Margariti Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Zalongo Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Markat

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Shën Parashqevisë
Shën Donati
Shën Vasili

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 Markat

What is the population of Markat?

Markat has a population of 1,859 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 43.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Markat?

Markat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches.

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