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Pishaj, Albania
Elbasan County · Albania
Pishaj is a small town in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 4,906. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pishaj
Pishaj 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 Gramsh. The population at the 2011 census was 4,906.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,906 |
| Population Density | 89 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8811°, 20.1828° |
| 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 Pishaj
Pishaj is a small town in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 4,906. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 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.
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 | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 55.3 sq mi (143.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8811°N, 20.1828°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 92 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Pishaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").
Radio Stations near Pishaj
7 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 | |
| Radio Logos | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RTSH Radio Tirana International | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Tirana 1 | shqip | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Pishaj
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berat National Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Museum "Aleksandër Xhuvani" | ||||
| Muzeu i Shkollës Normale të Elbasanit | ||||
| Onufri Museum | ||||
| Solomon Museum |
Libraries in Pishaj
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Universiteti | 0.0 | |||||
| Librari Kristoforidhi | 0.0 | |||||
| Qemal Baholli | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pishaj
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastronomia e Ilirit | |||||
| Lé Parfume | |||||
| MarketKing | |||||
| Tregu Fruta Perime Elbasan "Markata" | |||||
| Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat | |||||
| Tregu i perimeve |
Restaurants in Pishaj
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pishaj
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pishaj
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pishaj
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | OHD | 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 Pishaj
What is the population of Pishaj?
Pishaj has a population of 4,906 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 55.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pishaj?
Pishaj 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.