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Papër, Albania
Elbasan County · Albania
Papër is a small city in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 6,348. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Papër
Papër is a village and a former municipality in the Elbasan County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Elbasan. The population at the 2011 census was 6,348. It is located along the Elbasan-Rrogozhinë-Durrës highway, 13 km (8 mi) west of Elbasan. It was founded on July 26, 1992. Within its 52 kilometers of borders, the municipal unit of Papër consists of 13 villages: Papër, Vidhas, Broshke, Balldre, Murres, Valas, Lugaj, Pajun, Ullishtaj, Papër-Sollak, Vidhas-Asgjel, Bizhute, and Jatesh.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,348 |
| Population Density | 170 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0517°, 19.9608° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Elbasan County |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.6 inches (1,337 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
About Papër
Papër is a small city in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 6,348. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 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 Papër
Papër 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 37.4 sq mi (96.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0517°N, 19.9608°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 132 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 96 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in |
Papër has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Papër
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 Papër
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Museum "Aleksandër Xhuvani" | ||||
| Muzeu i Shkollës Normale të Elbasanit |
Libraries in Papër
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Universiteti | 0.0 | |||||
| Librari Kristoforidhi | 0.0 | |||||
| Qemal Baholli | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Papër
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgroPark Tirana | |||||
| Gastronomia e Ilirit | |||||
| Lé Parfume | |||||
| MarketKing | |||||
| Tregu Fruta Perime Elbasan "Markata" | |||||
| Tregu i perimeve | |||||
| Tregu i shpendëve Baldushk |
Restaurants in Papër
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Papër
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Papër
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Papër
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Vlora International Airport | VLO | Large Airport |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | Large Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Papër
What is the population of Papër?
Papër has a population of 6,348 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 170 people per square mile, spread across 37.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Papër?
Papër 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.