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Përmet, Albania
Gjirokastër County · Albania
Përmet is a small city in Gjirokastër County, Albania with a population of 7,980. Elevation: 801 ft (244 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Përmet
Përmet is a town and municipality in Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. The municipality of Përmet consists of the administrative units of Çarçovë, Frashër, Petran, Qendër Piskovë and Përmet. The total population is 7,980 as of 2023, in a total area of 602.47 km2. The population of the municipal unit at the 2023 census was 4,809. It is flanked by the Vjosë river, which runs along the Trebeshinë-Dhëmbel-Nemërçkë mountain chain, between Trebeshinë and Dhëmbel mountains, and through the Këlcyrë Gorge.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,980 |
| Population Density | 7,189 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2336°, 20.3517° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Gjirokastër County |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.5 inches (1,181 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Përmet
Përmet is a small city in Albania (Gjirokastër County) with a population of 7,980. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet (244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below Albania avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2336°N, 20.3517°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 121 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 81 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.6 in |
Përmet has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.3").
Schools in Përmet
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Meleq Gosnishti" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Nonda Bulka" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "Sami Frashëri" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Përmet
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Saranda | electronic, pop | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Përmet
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Former Prison | ||||
| Ish Muzeu i Përmetit | ||||
| Ismail Kadare House | ||||
| Kongresi i Përmetit | ||||
| Military Museum | ||||
| Muza Ime Musine Kokalari | ||||
| Skënduli House | ||||
| Tunnel Nostalgia | ||||
| Zekate House | ||||
| Λαοφραφικό Μυσείο Κεφαλοβρύσου |
Farmers Markets in Përmet
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea Market |
Hotels in Përmet
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Përmet
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Përmet
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Përmet
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Përmet
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Përmet
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Përmet
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Përmet
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Përmet
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Përmet
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Përmet
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | CFU | Large Airport |
| Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport | IOA | Medium Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Përmet
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta Shqiptare |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Përmet
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agios Christoforos | |
| Church of St. Mary | |
| Kisha e Shën Dëllisë | |
| Kisha e Shën e Premtes | |
| Kisha e Shën Gjergjit | |
| Kisha e Shën Kollit | |
| Kisha e Shën Premtes | |
| Kisha e Shën Sotirit Tremisht | |
| Kisha Ortodokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë Kisha e Tereshenjtes Mari | |
| Tekke of Permet | |
| Teqeja Bektashiane Cfrat |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Përmet
What is the population of Përmet?
Përmet has a population of 7,980 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 7,189 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Përmet?
Përmet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.