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Starovë, Albania

Berat County · Albania

Starovë is a small town in Berat County, Albania with a population of 1,043. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,043 Population 16/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Starovë

Buçimas is an administrative unit in the municipality of Pogradec, Korçë County, Albania. The village of Buçimas is the seat of the eponymous unit and consist of the adjacent villages of Bahçallëk, Gështënjas, Gurras, Peshkëpi, Remenj, Tushemisht and Vërdovë.

People

Population1,043
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population1,043
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates40.7172°, 19.9178°
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 Starovë

Starovë is a small town in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 1,043. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 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.

Starovë 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 272 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

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area65.6 sq mi (169.9 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates40.7172°N, 19.9178°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above Albania avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,784 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 119 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 76 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 119 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 94 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 125 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 43 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 140 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 94 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 122 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 149 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 63 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 70 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 115 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 147 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 82 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 92 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 89 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 136 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 89 km
Aug 20, 1996 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece M5.0 97 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 - - 77 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 136 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 64 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 56 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in

Starovë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Starovë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berat National Ethnographic Museum
Muzeu Historik
Onufri Museum
Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës
Solomon Museum

Libraries in Starovë

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Publike Roskovec0.0

Farmers Markets in Starovë

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tregu i fruta perimeve
Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat
Tregu Industrial

Stadiums & Teams in Starovë

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Starovë

3 airports within the area.

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
83 m (272 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Starovë

What is the population of Starovë?

Starovë has a population of 1,043 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 65.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Starovë?

Starovë 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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