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Shkodër, Albania
Shkodër County · Albania
Shkodër is a mid-size city in Shkodër County, Albania with a population of 95,553. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shkodër
Shkodër is the fourth-most-populous city of Albania and the seat of Shkodër County and Shkodër Municipality. Shkodër has been continuously inhabited since the Early Bronze Age, and has roughly 2,200 years of recorded history. The city sprawls across the Plain of Mbishkodra between the southern part of Lake Shkodër and the foothills of the Albanian Alps on the banks of the Buna, Drin and Kir rivers. Due to its proximity to the Adriatic Sea, Shkodër is affected by a seasonal Mediterranean climate with continental influences.
People
Climate
| Population | 95,553 |
| Population Density | 284 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0683°, 19.5126° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Shkodër County |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.8 inches (1,620 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shkodër
Shkodër is a mid-size city in Albania (Shkodër County) with a population of 95,553. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Climate in Shkodër
Shkodër has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1338 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 336.9 sq mi (872.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0683°N, 19.5126°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 25 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 69 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 7.8 in |
Shkodër has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Shkodër
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medreseja e Djemëve | College | - | , |
| Seminari Ndërdioqezan Shqiptar "Zoja e Këshillit të Mirë" | College | - | , |
| Universiteti "Luigj Gurakuqi" | University | - | , |
| Universiteti "Luigj Gurakuqi" | University | - | Visit → |
| Universiteti "Luigj Gurakuqi" - Fakulteti i Gjuhëve të Huaja | University | - | Visit → |
| Universiteti "Luigj Gurakuqi" - Fakulteti i Infermierisë | University | - | , |
Schools in Shkodër
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkolla 9-vjecare "Xheladin Fishta" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme Industriale "Arben Broci" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjecare "Skenderbeg" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Isa Jakupi" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme "Jordan Misja" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjecare "Branko Kadia" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme "28 Nëntori" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjecare "Ndre Mjeda" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare ABC "NEKI LEZHA" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme "Oso Kuka" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Pashko Vasa" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjecare "Ismail Qemali" | - | - | - | - |
| Kolegji Turk "Hasan Riza Pasha" | - | - | - | - |
| Prenke Jakova Art School | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "Pjetër Mëshkalla" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare dhe Gjimnazi Jopublik "Maria Ndihmëtare" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla "Zemra e Krishtit" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Edith Durham" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme "Kolë Idromeno" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjecare "Miqesia" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Teknike Pyjore "Kolë Margjini" | - | - | - | - |
| Globe TIK & Language Education | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Martin Camaj" | - | - | - | - |
| Instituti Jonuz Emre | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi "SCUTARI" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare Jopublike "Cor Jesu" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Perparimi | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme Zoteknike "Zija Buliqi" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Ernest Koliqi" | - | - | - | - |
| MEDRESEJA "HAXHI SHEH SHAMIA" - Dega e Vajzave | - | - | - | - |
| Gjimnazi jopublik Zani i Shkodres | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Ndoc Mazi" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla Austriake "Peter Mahringer" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Dëshmorët e Prishtinës" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Ali Laçej" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Liria" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla e Mesme "Shejnaze Juka" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Salo Halili" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Azem Hajdari" | - | - | - | - |
| Shkolla 9-Vjeçare "Mati Logoreci" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shkodër
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Svetigora (ME) | christian, orthodox | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Rcg Yug (ME) | yu pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| El Radio Podgorica (ME) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Budva (ME) | pop - zabavna - vesti | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arena Radio (GB) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Svetigora (RU) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Drugačija Radio Stanica (ME) | zabavna | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Mag radio (ME) | narodna | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antena M (ME) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cetinje (ME) | dance, electronic | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Shkodër
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Museum of Shkodër | ||||
| Historical Museum of the Castle | ||||
| Kompleksi Muzeal "Ndre Mjeda" | ||||
| Marubi National Museum of Photography | ||||
| Muzeu Dioqezan | ||||
| Muzeu Etnografik i Draginës | ||||
| Pashko Vasa Museum | ||||
| Shtëpi Muze - Lazer & Simon Jubani | ||||
| Site of Witness and Memory |
Libraries in Shkodër
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka "Marin Barleti" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Shkencore Universitare | 0.0 | |||||
| Ora e Shkodrës | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shkodër
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Market - Fruit and Vegetables | |||||
| Clothes & beauty | |||||
| Fruits & vegetables | |||||
| Fruits, vegetables, convenience good, household, children toys, some clothes, ... | |||||
| Qendra e peshkimit Zogaj | |||||
| Tourist Market | |||||
| Tregu "FRUTA PERIME" | |||||
| Tregu "Qafë Hardhi" | |||||
| Tregu i Rusit | |||||
| Tregu i Rusit - Fruta Perime |
Hotels in Shkodër
58 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shkodër
146 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shkodër
200 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Shkodër
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shkodër
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shkodër
9 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shkodër
13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shkodër
43 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shkodër
6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shkodër
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Shkodër
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shkodër
27 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shkodër
22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shkodër
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shkodër
9 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shkodër
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shkodër
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase | TGD | Large Airport |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | Large Airport |
| Ćemovsko Polje / Špiro Mugoša Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nikšić Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shkodër
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ADE | |
| Posta Shqiptare | |
| Posta Shqiptare | |
| Posta Shqiptare | |
| Posta Shqiptare | |
| ups | |
| Zyra Postare Nr. 4 - 4005 | |
| Zyrë Postare |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shkodër
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dervish Monastery "Sheh Ahmet Shkodra" | |
| Ebu Beker Mosque | |
| Franciscan Church | |
| Kisha "Don Bosko" | |
| Kisha Biblike Baptiste | |
| Kisha e "Shën Kollit" | |
| Kisha e Shirokës | |
| Kisha Ungjillore e Vëllezërve | |
| Mausoleum "Sheh Ahmet Shkodra" | |
| Nativity of the Lord Orthodox Cathedral of Shkodër | |
| Parruca Mosque | |
| Shkodër Cathedral | |
| Xhami | |
| Xhamia Dërgutit | |
| Xhamia Draçinit | |
| Xhamia Dudas-Ndocej | |
| Xhamia e Dy Vajzave | |
| Xhamia e Kirasit | |
| Xhamia e Medresesë | |
| Xhamia e Perashit |
Quick Facts
Around Shkodër
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Shkodër
170 places within 15 km
- • Bushat
- • Fortifikimi i Kratulit
- • Qyteza e Ganjollës
- • Tumat e Shtojit
- • Bregu i Renës
- • Plazh
- • Plazh
- • Plazhi i Rragamit
- • Plazhi Publik i Shirokës
- + 1 more
- • Barbakan - Main Fortified Entrance 15th cent.
- • Illyria Wall Tract 4th cent. B.C
- • Kalaja e Beltojës
- • Kalaja e Drishtit
- • Kalaja e Gajtanit
- + 6 more
- • Shpella e Jubanit
- • Shpella e Muriqit
- • Shpella e Zanave
- • Gradišt
- • Guri Dragonit
- • Kalaja e Furxëlls
- • Kodra Afizës
- • Kodra Aroshit
- + 102 more
- • Bushatlli's Palace 18th - 19th cent.
- • Hamam 16th - 17th cent.
- • Hydilaver Pasha's House 17th cent.
- • Ish Fabrika e Çementos
- • Kisha e Shatit
- + 34 more
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What is the population of Shkodër?
Shkodër has a population of 95,553 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 284 people per square mile, spread across 336.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shkodër?
Shkodër enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.8 inches.