Albania cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats
Last update : 10 December 2024.
This is the best list of 3814 cities in the Albania available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
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Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
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3343805 | Zarovë | Zarova,Zarove,Zarovë | AL | Elbasan County | Bashkia Belsh | 40.86528 | 19.9225 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3205258 | Guri i Lekës | Gur i Lekes,Gur i Lekës,Guri i Lekes,Guri i Lekës | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Shkodër | 42.19278 | 19.79167 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782527 | Letëm | Letem,Letemi,Letjum,Letmi,Letëm,Ljetim,Verasi | AL | Elbasan County | Bashkia Librazhd | 41.24861 | 20.33833 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782967 | Hoshtecë | Hoshtec,Hoshteca,Hoshtece,Hoshteci,Hoshtecë,Hoshteça,Hosteca,Hostece,Hosteçë,Oshteca,Oshtece,Oshtica,Оштица | AL | Korçë County | Bashkia Pogradec | 40.94611 | 20.55722 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
781565 | Sllatinë | Slatina,Sllatina,Sllatine,Sllatinë | AL | Dibër County | Bashkia Dibër | 41.78806 | 20.41389 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
781456 | Taroninë | Kakadhigi,Kardhiq,Kardhiqi,Taronin,Taronine,Taroninë | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Gjirokastër | 40.12333 | 20.00944 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3185435 | Gur | Gur,Guri | AL | Fier County | Bashkia Divjakë | 40.89806 | 19.535 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
781798 | Roshnik Qender | Fikaj,Roshnic,Roshnik,Roshniku,Rosniki,Rroshniku | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Berat | 40.73278 | 20.03944 | 252 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782743 | Kosharisht | Kasharishta,Kosarist,Kosharisht,Kosharishte,Kosharishti,Kosharishtë,Kosharist,Kosharista,Košarist | AL | Kukës County | Bashkia Kukës | 42.04806 | 20.56611 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
865092 | Vërzhezaj | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Skrapar | 40.56028 | 20.21583 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
781500 | Stëmbec | Stembec,Sterbeci,Stermbec,Stermbeci,Strembec,Strembeci,Strimbec,Strimbeni,Strëmbec,Strëmbeci,Stëmbec,Stërbeci,Stërmbec | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Përmet | 40.15472 | 20.46278 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783285 | Dukagjin | Dukagjin,Dukagjini | AL | Dibër County | Bashkia Mat | 41.69972 | 20.06194 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3343779 | Canaj | AL | Elbasan County | Bashkia Belsh | 40.92444 | 19.89528 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3185011 | Laç | Lac,Lac-Qyrsac,Lac-Qyrsaci,Lac-Qysac,Lach,Laç,Laç-Qyrsaç,Laç-Qyrsaçi,Laç-Qysaç,Лач | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Vau i Dejës | 42.01056 | 19.64028 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3343914 | Ecër | Ecer,Ecri,Ecër | AL | Fier County | Bashkia Roskovec | 40.77944 | 19.65944 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782048 | Gjinkar | Gjinakar,Gjinkan-Petrani,Gjinkar,Gjinkar-Petran,Petran,Petrani,Petrani-Gjinkari,Petranit,Петрани | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Përmet | 40.19944 | 20.40611 | 3243 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3186180 | Arrëz | Areza,Arrez,Arreza,Arreze,Arrëz,Arrëza,Arrëzë | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Kuçovë | 40.81302 | 19.85749 | 440 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783435 | Çerniev | Cerniev,Cernjeve,Çerniev | AL | Dibër County | Bashkia Dibër | 41.82444 | 20.45556 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3185650 | Frashër | Frasher,Frasheri,Frashër,Frashëri,Frasr,Frašr | AL | Fier County | Bashkia Fier | 40.71472 | 19.615 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3343835 | Lazaj | AL | Fier County | Bashkia Roskovec | 40.68 | 19.75167 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3343803 | Blir | Blir,Bliri | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Kuçovë | 40.85639 | 19.93833 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783453 | Çemericë | Cemerica,Cemerice,Çemerica,Çemericë | AL | Korçë County | Bashkia Korçë | 40.54278 | 20.47472 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3186007 | Bolenë | Bolena,Bolene,Bolenë,Boljena | AL | Vlorë County | Bashkia Himarë | 40.2428 | 19.76328 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782191 | Nezhaj | Nezhaj,Xhearik,Xhedik | AL | Dibër County | Bashkia Dibër | 41.79 | 20.32861 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3186187 | Arishtë | AL | Lezhë County | Bashkia Mirditë | 41.75028 | 19.78944 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3184057 | Shpat-Vesqi | Shpati-Vesqia | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Tiranë | 41.16667 | 19.81667 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782365 | Marina | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Libohovë | 40.01667 | 20.26667 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
363296 | Llanzat | AL | Vlorë County | Bashkia Konispol | 39.66833 | 20.175 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
865008 | Bratilës | AL | Elbasan County | Bashkia Prrenjas | 40.99639 | 20.40639 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3186124 | Bardhor | Barderoll,Barderoll Xheles,Bardhor,Bardhori,Bardhuer,Bardrol,Bardëroll,Bardëroll Xheles,Peqinaj | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Kavajë | 41.13986 | 19.46625 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
865161 | Fushë | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Kelcyrë | 40.38056 | 20.13639 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3183809 | Uznovë | Azenovo,Uznova,Uznove,Uznovë,Азеново | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Berat | 40.69722 | 19.98028 | 2569 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3184613 | Ndrejaj | Ndreaj,Ndrejaj,Nrejaj | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Shkodër | 42.24833 | 19.79278 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782540 | Leskaj | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Libohovë | 40.24611 | 20.19194 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
363212 | Vërvë | Vei,Verna,Verne,Verva,Verve,Ververa,Vërnë,Vërvë | AL | Vlorë County | Bashkia Konispol | 39.67917 | 20.2125 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3184184 | Seman i Ri | Seman i Ri,Semani i Ri | AL | Fier County | Bashkia Fier | 40.78764 | 19.49704 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3184018 | Sinanaj | Sinanai,Sinanaj,Sinananji | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Tepelenë | 40.3667 | 19.84314 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3184664 | Mukje | Mukaj,Muke,Mukja,Mukje,Mukë | AL | Durrës County | Bashkia Krujë | 41.44694 | 19.8275 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
781485 | Suhë | Suha,Suhe,Suhë,Suka | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Libohovë | 40.07222 | 20.25583 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783511 | Bulçar | Bulcar,Bulcari,Bulçar,Bulçari | AL | Elbasan County | Bashkia Gramsh | 40.80444 | 20.27139 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783429 | Cërujë | Cerruja,Cerruje,Ceruja,Ceruje,Cerunje,Cerunjë,Cërruja,Cërrujë,Cëruja,Cërujë | AL | Dibër County | Bashkia Klos | 41.53278 | 20.13194 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3186158 | Bakushe Visha | AL | Durrës County | Bashkia Krujë | 41.48333 | 19.7 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3186159 | Bakall | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Tiranë | 41.32389 | 19.74861 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
783506 | Bulshar | Bulshar,Bulshara,Bulshare,Bulshari,Bulsharë | AL | Lezhë County | Bashkia Mirditë | 41.84583 | 20.06583 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
834111 | Arat e Mira | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Fushë Arrës | 42.03889 | 20.18056 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3185611 | Gërdec | Gerdec,Gerdeci,Gjecaj,Gjeçaj,Gërdec,Gërdeci | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Vorë | 41.41778 | 19.63111 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
864717 | Selitë | Selita,Selite,Selitë | AL | Dibër County | Bashkia Dibër | 41.64361 | 20.18944 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3343963 | Ballan | Ballan,Ballani | AL | Fier County | Bashkia Mallakastër | 40.56222 | 19.71806 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782059 | Peshtan | Peshtan,Peshtani | AL | Korçë County | Bashkia Kolonjë | 40.24417 | 20.53528 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3185577 | Gjoroven | Gjerevan,Gjerovan,Gjerovani,Gjeroven,Gjeroveni,Gjiroven,Gjoroveni | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Berat | 40.6675 | 19.925 | 540 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3343798 | Shpataj | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Kuçovë | 40.8425 | 19.99667 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3184567 | Paçram | Paciram,Pacirami,Pacram,Pacrami,Paqrami,Pasram,Paçiram,Paçirami,Paçram,Paçrami | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Vau i Dejës | 41.95778 | 19.58389 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3316652 | Kutreq | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Tiranë | 41.39667 | 19.96167 | 5 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
782335 | Mbrakull | Brakull,Mbrakull,Mbrakulla,Mbrakulle,Mbrakulli,Mbrakullë,Vrakule | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Poliçan | 40.62917 | 20.06667 | 706 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3185380 | Hemenraj | Ermeneraje,Hemenraj,Hemenraje,Remendraj | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Rrogozhinë | 41.10667 | 19.67556 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3343688 | Shijezë | Shieza,Shijeze,Shijezë | AL | Lezhë County | Bashkia Kurbin | 41.59306 | 19.76667 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3184894 | Luadh | Luadh,Luadhaj | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Memaliaj | 40.43722 | 19.94056 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3343832 | Velaj | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Ura Vajgurore | 40.70472 | 19.79 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
783444 | Çerenec i Poshtëm | Cerenec,Cerenec i Poshtem,Cereneci,Cereneti Poshtem,Cernec i Poshtem,Cerneci e Poshther,Cernes i Poshtem,Dolnje Cerneze,Dolnje Černeze,Dolno Cherenci,Çerenec,Çerenec i Poshtëm,Çereneci,Çereneti Poshtëm,Çernec i Poshtëm,Çerneci e Poshthër,Çernes i Poshtëm,Долно Черенци | AL | Dibër County | Bashkia Bulqizë | 41.51694 | 20.425 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783504 | Golemaj | Golemaj,Golemanj,Golemi,Kalemaj | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Kelcyrë | 40.44 | 20.04917 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3205115 | Nelegam | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Shkodër | 42.17889 | 19.68583 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
783552 | Brasnik | Bersnik,Besniku,Brasnik,Brasniku,Bresnik,Brsnik | AL | Elbasan County | Bashkia Gramsh | 40.78306 | 20.13028 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
781997 | Podë | Poda,Pode,Podhe,Podhë,Podë | AL | Korçë County | Bashkia Kolonjë | 40.23972 | 20.61389 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783270 | Dushk | Dushk,Dushku | AL | Elbasan County | Bashkia Gramsh | 40.93417 | 20.10944 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3343819 | Lapardha Dy | Lagjja e Re,Lapardha Dy,Lapardha-2,Lapardha-2 (Dy) | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Berat | 40.7625 | 19.96139 | 1628 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3184552 | Palermo | AL | Vlorë County | Bashkia Himarë | 40.06306 | 19.79278 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
781162 | Xhavur | AL | Elbasan County | Bashkia Cërrik | 40.89444 | 20.01556 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
783512 | Bulagarec | Bujgarec,Bulagarec,Bulgareci,Bullgarec,Bullgareci | AL | Korçë County | Bashkia Korçë | 40.65833 | 20.75722 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3205141 | Hysebaj | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Malësi e Madhe | 42.19056 | 19.50556 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3184813 | Mal-Milot | Mal-Milot,Mal-Miloti,Milot | AL | Lezhë County | Bashkia Kurbin | 41.68028 | 19.72444 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782657 | Lagjja i Vjetër | Kukur i Vjeter,Kukur i Vjetër,Lagjja i Vjeter,Lagjja i Vjetër | AL | Elbasan County | Bashkia Gramsh | 40.85694 | 20.34472 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3344012 | Çunaj | Cunaj,Llanaj,Çunaj | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Memaliaj | 40.495 | 19.99 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3343651 | Kuzhnen | Kuzhnen,Kuzhneni | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Pukë | 41.90194 | 19.97556 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3185258 | Karavasta | Cravasta,Karavasta,Karavastaja,Kavarsta,Kravasta | AL | Fier County | Bashkia Divjakë | 40.8775 | 19.49083 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783531 | Bual | Bual,Buali,Buhal,Buhali,Buhall | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Përmet | 40.2525 | 20.30361 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
865175 | Shanaj | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Memaliaj | 40.45694 | 20.06444 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3185157 | Kodras | Kodras,Kodrasej,Kodraseji | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Rrogozhinë | 41.09194 | 19.69944 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783029 | Gumen | Gumen,Gumeni | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Poliçan | 40.63889 | 20.00417 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3186110 | Bashtovë | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Rrogozhinë | 41.05 | 19.5 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3184467 | Picallë | Picala,Picall,Picalla,Picalle,Picalli,Picallë | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Tiranë | 41.27806 | 19.8075 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782767 | Konaj | Konaj,Konal | AL | Lezhë County | Bashkia Mirditë | 41.91333 | 20.15556 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3185770 | Drenie | Drenia,Drenica,Drenie,Drenieja,Drenija,Drenje,Drenjes,Drenjës,Drenova,Ndrenic | AL | Fier County | Bashkia Patos | 40.67361 | 19.7425 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3316612 | Gurra e Vogël | Gurra e Vogel,Gurra e Vogël,Gurre e Vogel,Gurrë e Vogël | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Tiranë | 41.28639 | 19.88833 | 5 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3185896 | Çërrilë | Cerila,Cerile,Cerilë,Cerrila,Cerrile,Çërrila,Çërrilë | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Memaliaj | 40.37 | 19.99 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3185156 | Kokaj | Kokaj,Kokay | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Malësi e Madhe | 42.27444 | 19.53083 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3183786 | Varr i Papes | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Malësi e Madhe | 42.35278 | 19.48444 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3186061 | Bicaj | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Pukë | 42.06389 | 19.98861 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3185737 | Dukat | Ducati,Dukat,Dukat-Fshat,Dukati | AL | Vlorë County | Bashkia Vlorë | 40.25051 | 19.56474 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
865168 | Murisht | AL | Gjirokastër County | Bashkia Kelcyrë | 40.46083 | 20.13111 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
3186160 | Ivanaj | Bajza,Bajze,Bajzë,Ivanaj,Jvanaj | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Malësi e Madhe | 42.28528 | 19.43778 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
781940 | Prrenjas | Perrenjas,Perrenjasi,Prenjas,Prenjasi,Prrenjas,Përrenjas,Përrenjasi | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Skrapar | 40.57056 | 20.29472 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3184028 | Kodër-Shupal | Koder-Shupal,Kodër-Shupal,Shen-Pal,Shepali,Shupal,Shupali,Shupalli,Shën-Pal,Shëpali | AL | Tirana | Bashkia Tiranë | 41.41417 | 19.93333 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3184938 | Lezhan | Leshan,Leshani,Leshni,Leshnje,Leshnjë,Lezhan,Lezhani,Liesgne,Ljesni,Lješni | AL | Vlorë County | Bashkia Selenicë | 40.41111 | 19.69889 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
865138 | Guman | Guman,Gumani | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Berat | 40.6525 | 20.00667 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
782591 | Lashkizë | Lashkiz,Lashkiza,Lashkize,Lashkizë | AL | Dibër County | Bashkia Dibër | 41.81556 | 20.2975 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3183914 | Telume-Kllogjen | Telume-Kllogjen,Telume-Kllogjena,Telume-Kllogjene,Telumë-Kllogjena,Telumë-Kllogjenë,Telune-Kllogjena,Telune-Kllogjene,Telunë-Kllogjena,Telunë-Kllogjenë | AL | Shkodër County | Bashkia Vau i Dejës | 42.15917 | 19.81917 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
3184115 | Sheqi i Vogël | AL | Fier County | Bashkia Fier | 40.73028 | 19.57139 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | ||
783411 | Çorogjaf | Cioroghiaf,Corogjaf,Corogjafi,Coroqaf,Corrogjaf,Corrogjafi,Çorogjaf,Çorogjafi,Çoroqaf,Çorrogjaf,Çorrogjafi | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Poliçan | 40.53167 | 20.005 | 142 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
783495 | Buranj | Burani,Buranj,Buranje,Buranji,Buranjë,Burraj,Burranj,Burranji,Burrenji | AL | Berat County | Bashkia Skrapar | 40.69583 | 20.26889 | 25 | Europe/Tirane | populated place | |
781880 | Qesarakë | Cesaraca,Qesaraka,Qesarake,Qesarakë | AL | Korçë County | Bashkia Kolonjë | 40.41167 | 20.52833 | 0 | Europe/Tirane | populated place |
Exploring Albania’s Geographical Diversity and Data Resource
A Geographic Overview of Albania
Albania, a small yet remarkable country in Southeast Europe, offers a strikingly diverse landscape that reflects its rich history, cultural heritage, and geographic positioning. Nestled between Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the north, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south, Albania is defined by a dramatic topography that includes rugged mountains, picturesque valleys, and a stunning coastline along the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Despite its small size, Albania’s varied geography influences everything from its climate and natural resources to its urban development and regional disparities.
For a geographer, Albania’s landscape is an intriguing puzzle that demands exploration. While the country’s mountainous regions and fertile plains play a crucial role in shaping its agricultural and economic patterns, the positioning of its cities within these regions adds another layer of complexity to understanding its spatial dynamics. The ability to analyze and map these cities, including their latitude and longitude coordinates, is an essential tool for gaining a deeper understanding of Albania's geography and how its cities interact with one another.
In an effort to support this understanding, I have developed a comprehensive database that provides precise geographical data on Albania’s cities, regions, and departments. This resource aims to offer a clearer picture of the country’s spatial relationships, helping researchers, urban planners, and policy makers navigate the intricate geography of Albania.
The City-Region Relationship in Albania
Albania is divided into 12 administrative regions, each with distinct geographic characteristics. The country’s capital, Tirana, sits centrally in the western part of the country, surrounded by the mountainous ranges of the Dajti National Park. This central location has contributed to Tirana’s status as the political, economic, and cultural hub of Albania. However, Tirana’s geographical placement also influences the dynamics of regional development, as cities and towns situated at higher altitudes or along the coast face different challenges in terms of accessibility, infrastructure, and environmental factors.
In the northern regions, cities like Shkodra, located near the shores of Lake Shkodra, are shaped by their proximity to the natural resources that the area offers. The southern coastal cities, such as Vlorë, benefit from their access to the sea, fostering a different economic landscape tied to maritime trade and tourism. These cities, each with their own distinct positioning, underscore the diversity of Albania’s geography and the necessity of having precise location data to fully understand the relationships between urban centers and their surrounding regions.
The database I’ve developed provides detailed geographical coordinates for each of Albania’s cities, enabling a more in-depth analysis of how these urban areas are positioned within their respective regions and departments. This data is vital for anyone looking to understand the geography of Albania in a more meaningful way, whether it’s for planning, research, or development purposes.
Latitude and Longitude: A Key to Understanding Albania’s Spatial Organization
The latitude and longitude coordinates of a city are more than just numeric values on a map. They provide crucial insight into the city’s climate, infrastructure, and historical context. For instance, cities situated at higher altitudes, like Kukës, face different climatic challenges compared to coastal cities such as Durrës. Understanding these geographic relationships is essential for developing informed policies that address the specific needs of each region.
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The data contained in my database offers a precise geographic framework for studying Albania’s cities. Whether it’s mapping the spatial distribution of urban areas, analyzing climate zones, or planning infrastructure projects, the database provides a comprehensive tool for understanding how geography shapes the development of cities and regions across Albania.
Regions, Departments, and the Data You Need
Albania’s administrative structure, with its 12 regions, is complemented by smaller units known as municipalities and districts. Each region has its own unique geography, influenced by factors such as elevation, proximity to the coast, and access to resources. For example, the region of Fier, located in the southwestern part of the country, is known for its agricultural output, while the region of Korça, situated in the southeastern corner, is recognized for its cooler climate and role in regional trade.
Understanding how each city and department fits within the broader regional framework is key to addressing Albania’s development challenges. Accurate data on the cities of Albania, including their regions and departments, is essential for anyone working in urban planning, transportation, or environmental management. With this information, it’s possible to map out the relationship between cities and their surrounding areas, identify patterns in population distribution, and plan for future growth.
The database that I’ve developed offers a detailed breakdown of each city in Albania, with their corresponding latitudes and longitudes, as well as their regions and departments. This resource can be used to create detailed geographic maps, facilitate infrastructure planning, and support environmental and economic studies. By providing this comprehensive data, I aim to empower researchers, policy makers, and organizations to make more informed decisions about the future of Albania’s cities and regions.
Promoting Sustainable Development Through Geographic Data
Access to geographic data is a cornerstone of sustainable development, especially in a country like Albania, where the geography plays a crucial role in both economic and environmental planning. Albania’s natural resources, climate zones, and urbanization patterns all need to be carefully studied to ensure that development is balanced, equitable, and sustainable. The database I have developed is designed to aid in this process, offering an accurate and accessible resource for anyone working on projects related to urban development, environmental protection, or infrastructure improvement.
By providing up-to-date latitude and longitude coordinates for each city, as well as their regions and departments, the database allows for more effective planning and resource allocation. Whether it's for building new infrastructure, improving transportation networks, or managing natural resources, geographic data serves as the foundation for making informed decisions that will benefit Albania’s cities and their residents.
Conclusion: Harnessing Geographic Data for Albania’s Future
Albania’s geography is as diverse as its cultural history, with each city and region offering unique challenges and opportunities. By providing detailed, accurate data on Albania’s cities, regions, and departments, including their latitudes and longitudes, the database I’ve created opens up new possibilities for research, development, and planning. This resource allows for a deeper understanding of how geography shapes the dynamics of urban life and regional development in Albania. In the years to come, this data will be a valuable tool for anyone working to ensure a more sustainable and prosperous future for Albania’s cities and regions.
FaQ about Albania
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.