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Pirg, Albania

Korçë County · Albania

Pirg is a small town in Korçë County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,858 ft (871 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,858 ft Elevation 871 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Pirg

Pirg

Pirg is a village and a former municipality in the Korçë County, southeastern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Maliq. The population at the 2011 census was 7,652. The municipal unit consists of the villages Pirg, Gurishtë, Zvirinë, Leminot, Qershizë, Kakaç, Shqitas, Veliternë, Sovjan, Novoselë and Bubuq. The etymology of this village comes from greek, meaning “Tower” in English. This means this village must’ve had an important tower, to be named as it.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Coordinates40.7850°, 20.7061°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceKorçë County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.2 inches (56 cm)

About Pirg

Pirg is a small town in Albania (Korçë County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet (871 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Pirg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 318 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Albania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.7850°N, 20.7061°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above Albania avg
Snowfall 22.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,544 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 110 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 136 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 60 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 116 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 58 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 148 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 82 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 109 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 54 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 130 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 78 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 96 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 29 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 116 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 108 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 109 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 103 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 62 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 124 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 15 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 123 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 118 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Pirg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Pirg

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 8 vjecare Shqitas - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pirg

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Logos - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Pirg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bay of Bones
Bratko Museum of Oriental Art
Gjon Mili Museum
Korçë Archaeological Musem
Muzeu i Dëshmorëve
National Museum of Education
National Museum of Medieval Art
Pogradec Museum

Libraries in Pirg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mitrush Kuteli Library0.0
Thimi Mitko Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pirg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markata e Shijes

Restaurants in Pirg

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurant JONI

Cafes in Pirg

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eri

Gas Stations in Pirg

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AL #5599757129
East Oil
Ledio Oil
Royal Gas

Breweries in Pirg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barba

Stadiums & Teams in Pirg

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pirg

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Florina Airfield-Small Airport
Kastoria National Airport AristotleKSOSmall Airport
Logovardi Sport Aerodrome-Small Airport
Malo Konjari Sport Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pirg

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Shën Ilias
Kisha e Shën Parashqevisë
Kisha e Shën Triadhës

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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What is the weather like in Pirg?

Pirg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 22.2 inches of snow.

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