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Ballaban

Gjirokastër County, Albania · Europe

About Ballaban

Ballaban is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sukë, 11km from Osum Canyon.

Ballaban is a town located in Gjirokastër County, Albania. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ballaban sits in Albania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Tirane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ballaban to your route.

About Ballaban

Ballaban is a village and a former municipality in the Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Këlcyrë. The population at the 2011 census was 1,047. The municipality consists of the villages Ballaban, Vinokash, Vinokash Fushë, Komarak,

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Ballaban offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ballaban located?

Ballaban is located in Gjirokastër County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 40.4167 latitude, 20.1344 longitude.

What is the population of Ballaban?

Ballaban has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Gjirokastër County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
40.4167, 20.1344

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Albania

Police
129
Ambulance
127
Fire
128
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Ballaban

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Osum Canyon

A 13 km slot canyon carved by the Osum river near Çorovodë, with sheer 80 m walls, waterfalls and rim-side viewpoints along the mountain road south of Berat.

11 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Bogovë Waterfall

A waterfall in a wooded gorge above the village of Bogovë in the Osum valley, reached by a short walk from a village car park.

14 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Vjosa Wild River National Park

Europe's first wild river national park protects the free-flowing, braided turquoise Vjosa; the SH75 around Përmet shadows the river through some of Albania's finest mountain scenery.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Bënjë Thermal Baths

Free open-air hot springs beside the Ottoman-era Katiu Bridge at the mouth of the Lengarica Canyon near Përmet: half a dozen stone-ringed pools around 26-30°C, soakable year-round with canyon walls rising behind.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Berat (City of a Thousand Windows)

A UNESCO-listed Ottoman town famed for its rows of white houses with large windows climbing the hillside, crowned by a still-inhabited castle.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Gjirokastër

A UNESCO-listed city of stone with distinctive Ottoman tower houses and a massive hilltop castle, known as the City of Stone.

38 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Albanian Riviera

Unspoiled stretch of Ionian coastline with turquoise waters, secluded beaches, and charming villages between Vlorë and Sarandë.

47 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Himara

A charming coastal town on the Albanian Riviera with a Greek-influenced old quarter perched on a hilltop above pristine Ionian beaches.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Ballaban

  • 51 kmAlbanian Riviera Coastal RoadThe SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.
  • 53 kmLlogara PassA dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ballaban.

Sukë

🇦🇱 Albania

5 km away

Topojan

🇦🇱 Albania

8 km away

Vendresha e Vogël

🇦🇱 Albania

10 km awayPop. 118

Çepan

🇦🇱 Albania

11 km away

Buz

🇦🇱 Albania

11 km away

Këlcyrë

🇦🇱 Albania

12 km awayPop. 4,900

Çorovodë

🇦🇱 Albania

13 km awayPop. 3,918

Qendër Skrapar

🇦🇱 Albania

13 km awayPop. 2,545

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