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Shijak, Albania
Durrës County · Albania
Shijak is a small city in Durrës County, Albania with a population of 14,138. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shijak
Shijak is a town and a municipality in Durrës County, west-central Albania. The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Gjepalaj, Maminas, Shijak and Xhafzotaj, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Shijak. The total population is 27,861, in a total area of 92.24 km2. The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 7,568.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,138 |
| Population Density | 11,589 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3456°, 19.5672° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Durrës County |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shijak
Shijak is a small city in Albania (Durrës County) with a population of 14,138. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Climate in Shijak
Shijak has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1239 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3456°N, 19.5672°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | MONTENEGRO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 131 | 89 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 133 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 117 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 8 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 5.6 in |
Shijak has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.3").
Schools in Shijak
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Lidhja e Prizrenit" | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "16 Shtatori" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shijak
6 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 | |
| RTSH Radio Tirana International | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Tirana 1 | shqip | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Shijak
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albanian Post Museum | ||||
| Albanian Post Museum | ||||
| Durrës Archeological Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| House of Leaves - The Museum of Secret Surveillance | ||||
| House of Leaves - The Museum of Secret Surveillance | ||||
| Mezuraj Museum | ||||
| Mezuraj Museum | ||||
| Museum of Women | ||||
| Museum of Women | ||||
| National Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| National Historical Museum | ||||
| Shtepia e Aleksander Moisiut | ||||
| Skanderbeg Museum |
Libraries in Shijak
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Misto Treska | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Misto Treska | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Musine Kokalari | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Musine Kokalari | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Petro Zheji | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Valter Gjoni | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Valter Gjoni | 0.0 | |||||
| Friend's Book House | 0.0 | |||||
| Friend's Book House | 0.0 | |||||
| Librari | 0.0 | |||||
| Librari | 0.0 | |||||
| library NI.SE | 0.0 | |||||
| library NI.SE | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shijak
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardhoshi Market | |||||
| Bardhoshi Market | |||||
| Big Market | |||||
| Car repairs | |||||
| Clothes | |||||
| Clothes | |||||
| Eurostop | |||||
| Fruit and vegetable market | |||||
| Fruit and vegetable market | |||||
| Furniture | |||||
| Grand Bazaar | |||||
| Grand Bazaar | |||||
| Industrial Market | |||||
| Koni | |||||
| Market Luigji | |||||
| Market Luigji | |||||
| Market Miftari | |||||
| Market Miftari | |||||
| Market Niku | |||||
| Market Niku | |||||
| Old Bazaar | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Second hand bazaar | |||||
| Second hand bazaar | |||||
| Supermarket Myftiu | |||||
| Supermarket Viola | |||||
| Tregu "1 Maji" | |||||
| Tregu Agro-Ushqimor Tiranë | |||||
| Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | |||||
| Tregu i Lire | |||||
| Tregu i Madh | |||||
| Tregu i Perzier | |||||
| Tregu i shpendëve Baldushk | |||||
| Tregu Lapraka "Pandi Dardha" | |||||
| Tregu Rrobave të Përdorura Selitë | |||||
| Tregu Ushqimor |
Clinics in Shijak
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shijak
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shijak
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shijak
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shijak
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shijak
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shijak
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birra Tirana |
Stadiums & Teams in Shijak
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stadiumi "Selman Stermasi" |
Airports Near Shijak
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Vlora International Airport | VLO | Large Airport |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | Large Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
Treatment Centers in Shijak
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-Ar | ||
| Canaj's clinic | ||
| Doctor's General Clinic | ||
| Manjani Dental | ||
| Medical Care Lami | ||
| My derma clinic | ||
| National Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Center | ||
| Poliklinika | ||
| Poliklinika LifePlus | ||
| Poliklinika Shëndetësore Nr. 6 | ||
| Poliklinika Shëndetësore Nr. 9 | ||
| Qendra Shëndetësore e Specialiteteve Nr. 2 | ||
| Qendra Shëndetësore Komuna Kashar "Mëzez 1" | ||
| Qendra Shëndetësore Nr. 5 | ||
| Qendra Shëndetësore Nr. 8 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shijak
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Xhamia e Shijakut |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shijak
What is the population of Shijak?
Shijak has a population of 14,138 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 11,589 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shijak?
Shijak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches.