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Tirana overview
Tirana (orange) and the other large cities of Albania
Tirana lies in Albania at 41.33°N, 19.82°E, about 113 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Tirane (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Albania: the next largest cities are Durrës (195,920), Vlorë (115,261), Elbasan (100,903). Together, the three largest cities hold 26.6% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Fushë-Krujë, about 19 km away, followed by Krujë (20 km).
Albania as a whole has a live population of 2,745,599 (-0.7% a year) and ranks #144 of 238 countries — see the Albania population page for the full statistics and the Albania atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Tirana
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Fushë-Krujë Durrës County | 19 km | 17,877 |
| Krujë Durrës County | 20 km | 51,191 |
| Rrashbull Durrës County | 26 km | 20,099 |
| Durrës Durrës County | 30 km | 195,920 |
| Peqin Elbasan County | 32 km | 16,580 |
| Elbasan Elbasan County | 33 km | 100,903 |
| Bulqizë Dibër County | 38 km | 26,826 |
| Lushnjë Fier County | 44 km | 63,135 |
Largest cities in Albania
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TiranaCapital | Tirana | 418,495 |
| 2 | Durrës | Durrës County | 195,920 |
| 3 | Vlorë | Vlorë County | 115,261 |
| 4 | Elbasan | Elbasan County | 100,903 |
| 5 | Shkodër | Shkodër County | 95,553 |
| 6 | Lushnjë | Fier County | 63,135 |
| 7 | Berat | Berat County | 62,232 |
| 8 | Korçë | Korçë County | 58,259 |
| 9 | Fier | Fier County | 56,297 |
| 10 | Krujë | Durrës County | 51,191 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tirana?
Tirana has about 418,495 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Tirana the capital of Albania?
Yes — Tirana is the national capital of Albania.
How big is Tirana compared with the rest of Albania?
Its 418,495 residents are 15.2% of the 2,745,599 people living in Albania today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Tirana?
In Albania, at latitude 41.33 and longitude 19.82, 113 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Fushë-Krujë (19 km), Krujë (20 km), Rrashbull (26 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Tirana Population 2026 — Albania. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/albania/tirana/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/albania/tirana/">Tirana Population 2026 — Albania</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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