Current Date And Time In Gjirokastër County, Albania
Sunday, 21 June 2026
11:22:15 CEST
Capital: Gjirokastër
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 60,013
Area: 2,884.00 km²
State Code: GC
Find states and regions closest to Gjirokastër County in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Albania and Europe.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Albania
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 Gjirokastër County from our regional database:
| Capital City | Gjirokastër |
| Total Population | 60,013 |
| Land Area | 2,884 km² |
| Population Density | 7.84 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 40.084° N |
| Center Longitude | 20.1445° E |
| Average Elevation | 191 m (628 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Vlorë County | 18 mi | 30 km | 16 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Berat County | 43 mi | 68 km | 37 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Korçë County | 43 mi | 69 km | 37 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Epirus | 48 mi | 78 km | 42 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Fier County | 63 mi | 101 km | 55 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Elbasan County | 72 mi | 116 km | 63 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Ohrid | 80 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Struga | 81 mi | 130 km | 70 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Resen | 83 mi | 134 km | 72 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Vevchani | 83 mi | 134 km | 72 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Gjirokastër County by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gjirokastër County supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| North Macedonia | 88 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Kosovo | 107 mi | 172 km | 93 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Montenegro | 115 mi | 185 km | 100 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Greece | 168 mi | 271 km | 146 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Serbia | 202 mi | 326 km | 176 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Gjirokastër County. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Gjirokastër County (You) | Albania | 60,013 | 2,884 | 7.84 |
| Vlorë County | Albania | 146,681 | 2,706 | 11.05 |
| Berat County | Albania | 119,450 | 1,798 | 25.86 |
| Korçë County | Albania | 173,091 | 3,711 | 18.15 |
| Epirus | Greece | 320,000 | 9,203 | 34.77 |
| Fier County | Albania | 240,377 | 1,890 | 48.25 |
| Elbasan County | Albania | 232,580 | 872 | 29.19 |
| Ohrid | North Macedonia | — | 390 | — |
| Struga | North Macedonia | — | 483 | — |
| Resen | North Macedonia | — | 739 | — |
| Vevchani | North Macedonia | 2,437 | 23 | 34.74 |
How does Gjirokastër County rank within Albania? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Gjirokastër County appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Tirana | 758,513 |
| Durrës County | 292,029 |
| Fier County | 240,377 |
| Elbasan County | 232,580 |
| Korçë County | 173,091 |
| Shkodër County | 154,478 |
| Vlorë County | 146,681 |
| Berat County | 119,450 |
| Dibër County | 113,683 |
| Lezhë County | 99,384 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Korçë County | 3,711 |
| Shkodër County | 3,562 |
| Gjirokastër County ⭐ | 2,884 |
| Vlorë County | 2,706 |
| Dibër County | 2,586 |
| Kukës County | 2,374 |
| Fier County | 1,890 |
| Berat County | 1,798 |
| Tirana | 1,652 |
| Lezhë County | 1,620 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Tirana | 148.57 |
| Durrës County | 132.29 |
| Fier County | 48.25 |
| Elbasan County | 29.19 |
| Berat County | 25.86 |
| Dibër County | 21.38 |
| Lezhë County | 20.33 |
| Korçë County | 18.15 |
| Shkodër County | 16.96 |
| Vlorë County | 11.05 |
Gjirokastër County is a state or region within Albania in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Gjirokastër County is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Gjirokastër County by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Albania page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Gjirokastër County using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Gjirokastër County.
Knowing the distance from Gjirokastër County to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Albania. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Gjirokastër County map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Gjirokastër County to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Gjirokastër County table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Gjirokastër County below the states table, or compare all Albania states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Albania state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
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