Gjirokastra

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Gjirokastra

Total population

16,569

Coordinates40.08°, 20.14°

Demographic figures from INSTAT Albania. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania and the seat of Gjirokastër County and Gjirokastër Municipality. It is located in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is overlooked by Gjirokastër Fortress, where the Gjirokastër National Folk Festival is held every five years. It is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha, and author Ismail Kadare.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.