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Stravaj, Albania

Elbasan County · Albania

Stravaj is a small town in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 2,427. Elevation: 2,392 ft (729 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,427 Population 198/sq mi density
2,392 ft Elevation 729 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Stravaj

Stravaj is a village and a former municipality in the Elbasan County, eastern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Prrenjas. The population at the 2011 census was 2,427. The municipal unit consists of the villages Farret, Gaferr, Shqiponje, Sopot, Stranik and Stravaj.

People

Population2,427
Density198/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation2,392 ft (729 m)
Population2,427
Population Density198 / sq mi
Elevation2,392 ft (729 m)
Coordinates41.0053°, 20.4231°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceElbasan County
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,000 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Stravaj

Stravaj is a small town in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 2,427. The city sits at an elevation of 2,392 feet (729 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Stravaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,392 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Albania avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,392 ft (729 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.7 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates41.0053°N, 20.4231°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above Albania avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,038 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 144 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 68 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 83 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 135 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 53 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 84 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 22 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 102 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 105 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 58 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 143 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 72 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 133 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 130 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 150 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 107 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 103 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 94 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 90 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 34 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 117 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 109 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Stravaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Stravaj

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Logos - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Stravaj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzeu i Dëshmorëve
Pogradec Museum

Libraries in Stravaj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Haqif Cela0.0
Mitrush Kuteli Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Stravaj

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Airports Near Stravaj

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air Base-Medium Airport

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 Stravaj

What is the population of Stravaj?

Stravaj has a population of 2,427 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Stravaj?

Stravaj has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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