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Zharrëz, Albania

Fier County · Albania

Zharrëz is a small city in Fier County, Albania with a population of 5,236. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

5,236 Population 612/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Zharrëz

Zharrëz is a village and a former municipality in the Fier County, southwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Patos. In February 2017, in Zharrez there was a hunger strike, Because the houses of residents were destroyed and they wanted payment. The strike was closed by Niko Peleshi. The population at the 2011 census was 5,236.

People

Population5,236
Density612/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population5,236
Population Density612 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates40.7092°, 19.6497°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceFier County
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zharrëz

Zharrëz is a small city in Albania (Fier County) with a population of 5,236. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Zharrëz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Albania avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density612/sq mi
Coordinates40.7092°N, 19.6497°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below Albania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,453 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 140 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 71 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 147 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 131 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 106 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 58 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 149 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 110 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 127 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 91 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 144 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 139 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 85 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 146 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 95 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 85 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 108 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 34 km
Oct 16, 2016 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 138 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 99 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 138 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 50 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 40 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in

Zharrëz has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.9").

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Museums in Zharrëz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albanian Jewish Museum
Archaeological Museum of Apollonia
Ethnographic Museum
Museo Aecheologico
Museum of History
Muzeu Historik
Muzeu Historik i Fierit
Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës

Libraries in Zharrëz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Fier0.0
Biblioteka Publike Roskovec0.0

Farmers Markets in Zharrëz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artikuj Ushqimor
Artikuj Ushqimore
Basha Fiol
Fruta & Perime
Fruta & Perime
Fruta & Perime E. Troka
Fruta Perime Geni
Fruta Perime te Noçja
Markatoja e Fierit
Market
Market
Market
Market
Market
Market Aldo
Market Rama
Mini Market
Natural
Tregu Ditor
Tregu i fruta perimeve
Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve
Tregu i Romeve
Tregu Industrial
Tregu Industrial
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Ushqimore
Vlorë Street Market

Restaurants in Zharrëz

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olympus Palace

Gas Stations in Zharrëz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AUS Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Zharrëz

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Airports Near Zharrëz

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zharrëz

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Shën Marisë
Kisha e Shën Sotirit
Kisha e Shën Trifonit

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 Zharrëz

What is the population of Zharrëz?

Zharrëz has a population of 5,236 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 612 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zharrëz?

Zharrëz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

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