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Poliçan, Albania
Berat County · Albania
Poliçan is a small town in Berat County, Albania with a population of 4,318. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Poliçan
Poliçan (Albanian definite form: Poliçani) is a city and a municipality situated in south-central Albania. It was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Poliçan, Tërpan and Vërtop, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Poliçan. The total population is 10,953, in a total area of 272.20 km2. The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 4,318. Historically, Polican has been part of Berat County except from 1978 to 1991 when city was made part of Skrapar due to political pressure from the regime at that time. It was established as an industrial center.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,318 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6122°, 20.0981° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Berat County |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.9 inches (1,191 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.6 inches (17 cm) |
About Poliçan
Poliçan is a small town in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 4,318. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 105.0 sq mi (272.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6122°N, 20.0981°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 69 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 64 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in |
Poliçan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (1.4").
Schools in Poliçan
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "70 Vjetori i Pavarësisë" | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Poliçan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berat National Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Muzeu Historik | ||||
| Onufri Museum | ||||
| Solomon Museum |
Libraries in Poliçan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Poliçan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat |
Cafes in Poliçan
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Poliçan
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Poliçan
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Poliçan
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Poliçan
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Poliçan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Poliçan
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Vlora International Airport | VLO | Large Airport |
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | OHD | Large Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Poliçan?
Poliçan has a population of 4,318 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 105.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Poliçan?
Poliçan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.