Gjirokaster (Gjirokastër), Gjirokastër

Gjirokaster: town in Albania

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Quick Facts about Gjirokastër

Population 23,437
Country Albania
State Gjirokastër (Albania)
Postal code 6001–6003
Phone Area Codes 084
Latitude & Longitude 40.0758,20.1389
Altitude 938 feet / 286, 193 meters
Capital city Gjirokastër is capital of Gjirokastër municipality, Gjirokastër County
Time Zone UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 04:49:36 (15th April 2026)

Geography

Gjirokastër is located at 40°4'33"N 20°8'20"E (40.0758300, 20.1388900).

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Official website of Gjirokastër

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2011 25,301 - census
2012 23,437 -7.95% census
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