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Progonat, Albania

Gjirokastër County · Albania

Progonat is a small town in Gjirokastër County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,038 ft (926 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3,038 ft Elevation 926 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
82.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Progonat

Progonat is a village in the former Kurvelesh municipality, Gjirokastër County, Albania. It is the largest village of upper Kurvelesh and until 1992 was the administrative center of the commune. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Tepelenë.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain82.5 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation3,038 ft (926 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,038 ft (926 m)
Coordinates40.2133°, 19.9447°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceGjirokastër County
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation82.5 inches (2,096 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Progonat

Progonat is a small town in Albania (Gjirokastër County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,038 feet (926 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Progonat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 314 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,038 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Albania avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,038 ft (926 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.2133°N, 19.9447°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,565 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 149 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 130 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 112 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 117 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 130 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 146 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 75 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 140 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 95 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 109 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 140 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 106 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 62 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 135 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 71 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 147 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 144 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 13 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 73 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 130 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 105 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 80 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 47 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 51 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 6.8 in
February 42°F (6°C) 6.3 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 8.3 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 8.2 in

Progonat has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Progonat

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cobo Merkuri
Asim Zenel
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Radio Stations near Progonat

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Saranda electronic, pop AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Progonat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Former Prison
Ismail Kadare House
Military Museum
Muza Ime Musine Kokalari
Skënduli House
Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954)
Tunnel Nostalgia
Zekate House

Farmers Markets in Progonat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea Market

Restaurants in Progonat

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Sofra Labe

Castles in Progonat

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalaja e Nivicës

Stadiums & Teams in Progonat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Progonat

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International AirportCFULarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Progonat

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Behe
Teqe

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
950 m (3,117 ft)

🇦🇱 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 Progonat?

Progonat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches.

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