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Sinjë, Albania

Berat County · Albania

Sinjë is a small town in Berat County, Albania with a population of 3,351. Elevation: 2,051 ft (625 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,351 Population 51/sq mi density
2,051 ft Elevation 625 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Sinjë

Sinjë

Sinjë is a village and a former municipality in Berat County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Berat. The population at the 2011 census was 3,351.

People

Population3,351
Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Population3,351
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Coordinates40.6468°, 19.8692°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceBerat County
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,191 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.6 inches (17 cm)

About Sinjë

Sinjë is a small town in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 3,351. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet (625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Sinjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 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 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Albania avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Area65.6 sq mi (169.9 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates40.6468°N, 19.8692°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above Albania avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,805 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 126 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 82 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 103 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 130 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 114 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 52 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 92 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 149 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 72 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 111 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 55 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 129 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 150 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 95 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 89 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 144 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 95 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 78 km
Aug 20, 1996 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece M5.0 94 km
Oct 16, 2016 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 83 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 128 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 55 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 48 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in

Sinjë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Sinjë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berat National Ethnographic Museum
Onufri Museum
Solomon Museum

Libraries in Sinjë

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Publike Roskovec0.0

Farmers Markets in Sinjë

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat

Restaurants in Sinjë

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurant Lisi
Bar Restaurant Park Sinja

Stadiums & Teams in Sinjë

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sinjë

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Kuçovë Air Base-Medium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sinjë

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Shën Ilisë
Kisha e Shën Marise (Sinjë)

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Sinjë

What is the population of Sinjë?

Sinjë has a population of 3,351 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 65.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinjë?

Sinjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.

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