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Poroçan, Albania

Elbasan County · Albania

Poroçan is a small town in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,526 ft (770 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2,526 ft Elevation 770 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Poroçan

Poroçan 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 1,269. The municipal unit consists of the villages Poroçan, Lleshan, Gjere, Kabash and Holtas.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Coordinates40.9419°, 20.2986°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceElbasan County
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.2 inches (56 cm)

About Poroçan

Poroçan is a small town in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet (770 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Poroçan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°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 2,526 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above Albania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Area55.3 sq mi (143.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.9419°N, 20.2986°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above Albania avg
Snowfall 22.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,000 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 147 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 80 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 78 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 61 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 130 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 93 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 16 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 110 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 100 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 133 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 128 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 146 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 84 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 57 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 96 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 86 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 98 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 150 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 145 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 102 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 42 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 104 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 97 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in

Poroçan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Poroçan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla Xhezar Meci
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Radio Stations near Poroçan

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 Poroçan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum
Museum "Aleksandër Xhuvani"
Muzeu i Shkollës Normale të Elbasanit

Libraries in Poroçan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Universiteti0.0
Haqif Cela0.0
Librari Kristoforidhi0.0
Qemal Baholli0.0

Farmers Markets in Poroçan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gastronomia e Ilirit
Lé Parfume
MarketKing
Tregu Fruta Perime Elbasan "Markata"
Tregu i perimeve

Stadiums & Teams in Poroçan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Poroçan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poroçan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vendi i Shenjte Shenjtoret e Canit

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 Poroçan?

Poroçan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°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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