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Peqin, Albania
Elbasan County · Albania
Peqin is a small city in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 16,580. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Peqin
Peqin is a town and municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Gjoçaj, Karinë, Pajovë, Peqin, Përparim and Shezë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Peqin. The total population is 16,580 as of the 2023 census, in a total area of 197.90 km2. The population of the municipal unit as of the 2023 census is 4,753.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,580 |
| Population Density | 59,214 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0461°, 19.7511° |
| 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 Peqin
Peqin is a small city in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 16,580. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 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 Peqin
Peqin 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 | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 59,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0461°N, 19.7511°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 | 125 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 88 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 78 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 35 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in |
Peqin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.4").
Schools in Peqin
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Demir Godelli" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "Zihni Magani" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Adem Bedalli | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Peqin
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 Peqin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Armed Forces Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Koleksioni Natyror i Altinit | ||||
| Muzeu Historik | ||||
| Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës |
Farmers Markets in Peqin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgroPark Tirana | |||||
| Big Market | |||||
| Biti-Mo SHPK | |||||
| Eurostop | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| Spar | |||||
| Supermarket Myftiu | |||||
| Supermarket Viola | |||||
| Tregu i fruta perimeve | |||||
| Tregu i shpendëve Baldushk | |||||
| Tregu Industrial |
Cafes in Peqin
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Peqin
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Peqin
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Peqin
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Peqin
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Peqin
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Peqin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Peqin
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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Peqin
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Clock Mosque |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Peqin
What is the population of Peqin?
Peqin has a population of 16,580 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 59,214 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Peqin?
Peqin 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.