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Velabisht, Albania
Berat County · Albania
Velabisht is a small city in Berat County, Albania with a population of 8,453. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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About Velabisht
Velabisht 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. According to a 2011 census, the population of the village was 8,453. An old Ottoman bridge is located inside the village.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,453 |
| Population Density | 129 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7017°, 19.9322° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Berat County |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.9 inches (1,191 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.6 inches (17 cm) |
About Velabisht
Velabisht is a small city in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 8,453. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 65.6 sq mi (169.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7017°N, 19.9322°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 63 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
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 |
Velabisht 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").
Schools in Velabisht
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkolla e Mesme Profesionale "Stiliano Bandilli" | — | — | — | — |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "28 Nëntori" | — | — | — | — |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Zihni Toska" | — | — | — | — |
| Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Mehmet Ali Vrioni" | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Velabisht
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berat National Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Muzeu Historik | ||||
| Onufri Museum | ||||
| Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës | ||||
| Solomon Museum |
Libraries in Velabisht
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publike Roskovec | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Velabisht
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregu i fruta perimeve | |||||
| Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat | |||||
| Tregu Industrial |
Hotels in Velabisht
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Velabisht
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Velabisht
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Velabisht
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Velabisht
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Velabisht
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Velabisht
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Velabisht
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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Velabisht
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Xhamia e Sahatit |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Velabisht?
Velabisht has a population of 8,453 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 129 people per square mile, spread across 65.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Velabisht?
Velabisht 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.