Oldest Cities in Albania

Top 65 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Albania

1 Cërrik 43 36.4

2 Gjirokastër 45 36.4

3 Librazhd 43 36.4

4 Patos Fshat 44 36.4

5 Sarandë 51 36.4

6 Lezhë 48 36.4

7 Peqin 43 36.4

8 Patos 44 36.4

9 Peshkopi 41 36.4

10 Bulqizë 41 36.4

11 Shijak 42 36.4

12 Laç 48 36.4

13 Librazhd-Qendër 43 36.4

14 Xhafzotaj 42 36.4

15 Tepelenë 45 36.4

16 Gramsh 43 36.4

17 Kamëz 50 36.4

18 Fushë-Krujë 42 36.4

19 Kavajë 50 36.4

20 Kuçovë 40 36.4

21 Kukës 47 36.4

22 Pogradec 46 36.4

23 Krujë 42 36.4

24 Fier 44 36.4

25 Korçë 46 36.4

26 Fier-Çifçi 44 36.4

27 Berat 40 36.4

28 Lushnjë 44 36.4

29 Shkodër 49 36.4

30 Elbasan 43 36.4

31 Vlorë 51 36.4

32 Durrës 42 36.4

33 Tirana 50 36.4

34 Ura Vajgurore 40 36.4

35 Zharrëz 44 36.4

36 Shupenzë 41 36.4

37 Petrelë 50 36.4

38 Kozarë 40 36.4

39 Hotolisht 43 36.4

40 Përrenjas 43 36.4

41 Delvinë 51 36.4

42 Papër 43 36.4

43 Pukë 49 36.4

44 Roskovec 44 36.4

45 Rrëshen 48 36.4

46 Selenicë 51 36.4

47 Shëngjin 48 36.4

48 Golem 44 36.4

49 Rrogozhinë 50 36.4

50 Ndroq 50 36.4

51 Bilisht 46 36.4

52 Poshnjë 40 36.4

53 Klos 41 36.4

54 Ersekë 46 36.4

55 Burrel 41 36.4

56 Përmet 45 36.4

57 Novoselë 51 36.4

58 Mamurras 48 36.4

59 Rajcë 43 36.4

60 Velabisht 40 36.4

61 Perondi 40 36.4

62 Otllak 40 36.4

63 Zall-Herr 50 36.4

64 Nikël 42 36.4

65 Kutalli 40 36.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Albania often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Cërrik has a median age of 36.4 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Cërrik's residents are over 36.4 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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