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Saraqinishtë, Albania
Gjirokastër County · Albania
Saraqinishtë is a small town in Gjirokastër County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,323 ft (708 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Saraqinishtë
Saraqinisht is a small village of the former Antigonë municipality in the Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Gjirokastër. Near the village are the remains of the ancient city of Antigonea, which was founded by Pyrrhus of Epirus, and named after his wife, Antigone. Saraqinisht is inhabited by an Orthodox Albanian population and an Aromanian minority.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,323 ft (708 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1053°, 20.2294° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Gjirokastër County |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.5 inches (2,096 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Saraqinishtë
Saraqinishtë is a small town in Albania (Gjirokastër County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,323 feet (708 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Albania avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,323 ft (708 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1053°N, 20.2294°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 110 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 74 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 7.7 in |
Saraqinishtë has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (1.2").
Schools in Saraqinishtë
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkolla 9 Vjeçare Asim Zeneli | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saraqinishtë
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rythmos 94.9 (GR) | greek, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Saranda | electronic, pop | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Λευκίμμη 105.5 (GR) | — | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Άγιος Σπυρίδων 91.1 (GR) | ecclesia, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Κέρκυρα (GR) | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Aktina 104.7 Της Καρδιάς σου Λαϊκά (GR) | greek folk, mainstream | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Κύμα 90.3 (GR) | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Star Corfu 88.8 (GR) | mainstream, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός Κέρκυρας 99.7 (GR) | mainstream, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rythmos 94.6 (GR) | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Νέο Ραδιόφωνο 97.9 (GR) | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Corfu Dee Jay 97.5 (GR) | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 2000 sta FM (GR) | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Aktina 104.7 (GR) | greek, mainstream | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Life News 102.9 (GR) | greek music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2000 στα FM (GR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 87.6 Studio 1 (GR) | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kerkyra 100.1 (GR) | greek music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2000staFM (GR) | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Saraqinishtë
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archeological Museum | ||||
| City Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Former Prison | ||||
| Ish Muzeu i Përmetit | ||||
| Ismail Kadare House | ||||
| Kongresi i Përmetit | ||||
| Military Museum | ||||
| Museum of Tradition | ||||
| Muza Ime Musine Kokalari | ||||
| Skënduli House | ||||
| Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954) | ||||
| Tunnel Nostalgia | ||||
| Zekate House |
Farmers Markets in Saraqinishtë
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea Market |
Monuments in Saraqinishtë
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Saraqinishtë
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Saraqinishtë
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | CFU | Large Airport |
| Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport | IOA | Medium Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Margariti Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saraqinishtë
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kisha e Profet Ilisë | |
| Kisha e Shën Kollit | |
| Kisha e Shën Kollit (Saraqinisht) | |
| Kisha e Shën Minait | |
| Kisha e Shëna Premtës |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
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What is the weather like in Saraqinishtë?
Saraqinishtë has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches.