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Rrëshen, Lezhë County, Albania – Albania Flag

Current Date And Time In Rrëshen, Albania

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:58:26 CEST
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 6,773
District: Bashkia Mirditë

📍 Cities Near To Rrëshen


Find cities, states and countries closest to Rrëshen in Lezhë County, Albania with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Rrëshen.

📍 Rrëshen Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Rrëshen from our regional database:

State / RegionLezhë County
DistrictBashkia Mirditë
Total Population6,773
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude41.7675° N
Center Longitude19.8756° E
Elevation94 m (308 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Lezhë County#5 of 10
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Balldreni i Ri Balldreni i Ri13 20 11
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Baz Baz10 16 8
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bërdica e Madhe Bërdica e Madhe27 43 23
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bërxull Bërxull28 46 25
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Blerim Blerim32 51 27
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Blinisht Blinisht9 15 8
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bubq Bubq23 38 20
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bulqizë Bulqizë26 42 23
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Burrel Burrel13 21 11
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bushat Bushat24 39 21
North (N)
National Flag Of Cudhi Zall Cudhi Zall18 29 16
South (S)
National Flag Of Dajç Dajç17 28 15
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dajt Dajt26 42 23
South (S)
National Flag Of Derjan Derjan11 18 10
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Fushë-Arrëz Fushë-Arrëz22 35 19
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Rrëshen


States and regions closest to Lezhë County (home state of Rrëshen), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andrijevica Andrijevica66 105 57
North (N)
National Flag Of Andrijevica Andrijevica66 105 57
North (N)
National Flag Of Arachinovo Arachinovo92 148 80
East (E)
National Flag Of Bar Bar42 68 37
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bar Bar42 68 37
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Berane Berane74 119 64
North (N)
National Flag Of Berane Berane74 119 64
North (N)
National Flag Of Berat County Berat County76 122 66
South (S)
National Flag Of Bijelo Polje Bijelo Polje86 139 75
North (N)
National Flag Of Bijelo Polje Bijelo Polje86 139 75
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Rrëshen


Countries bordering or closest to Albania, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rrëshen's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Austria Austria520 836 451
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina229 369 199
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bulgaria Bulgaria294 473 255
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Croatia Croatia370 596 321
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia640 1,030 556
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Greece Greece168 271 146
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary416 670 362
North (N)
National Flag Of Italy Italy396 638 344
West (W)
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo107 172 93
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Malta Malta477 768 414
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Rrëshen. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Lezhë County, Albania.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Rrëshen (You)Lezhë County6,773
RubikLezhë County2,3327.5W
UlëzDibër County1,2299.5S
UngrejLezhë County13.7NNW
KaçinarLezhë County14.1N
BlinishtLezhë County14.7NE
RukajDibër County15.1SE
BazDibër County15.7SSE
Kthella e EpërmeLezhë County16.0ENE
MilotLezhë County2,15716.2SW
RepsLezhë County90016.6NE

🏆 Lezhë County City Rankings

How does Rrëshen rank within Lezhë County? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Rrëshen appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Lezhë18,695
Laç12,854
Mamurras8,282
Shëngjin6,963
Rrëshen ⭐6,773
Rubik2,332
Milot2,157
Gjadër, Dajc2,000
Kurbnesh1,429
Reps900

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Rubik140.50

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Rubik16.60
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA: TIA
41 km (26 mi) from Rrëshen
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Lezhë County Cities
Rrëshen ranks #5 of 10 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Rrëshen? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Rrëshen Sits on the Map

Rrëshen sits inside Lezhë County, Albania and ranks #5 of 10 cities in Lezhë County by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Rrëshen to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Rrëshen outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Rrëshen and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Rrëshen against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Lezhë County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Rrëshen: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Rrëshen and the countries closest to Rrëshen by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Albania. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Rrëshen, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Rrëshen at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Rrëshen

If you're stringing together stops in Lezhë County, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Rrëshen — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Rrëshen MapView the Rrëshen map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Rrëshen Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Lezhë County OverviewExplore the Lezhë County state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Albania Country DataGet complete Albania data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Rrëshen

Which cities are closest to Rrëshen?

See the Cities Near To Rrëshen table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Lezhë County by population and density.

How is the distance from Rrëshen to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Rrëshen and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Rrëshen map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Rrëshen will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Rrëshen to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Rrëshen?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rrëshen. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Lezhë County city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Rrëshen compare in size to the cities near it?

Rrëshen ranks #5 of 10 cities in Lezhë County by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Rrëshen?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rrëshen is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), about 41 km (26 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.