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Elbasan

Elbasan County, Albania · Europe

About Elbasan

Elbasan sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bradashesh, 45km from Vevčani Springs.

Elbasan is a city located in Elbasan County, Albania. With a population of 100,903, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Elbasan 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 Elbasan to your route.

About Elbasan

Elbasan ( EL-bə-SAHN, Albanian: [ɛlbaˈsan]; Albanian definite form: Elbasani, pronounced [ɛlbaˈsani]) is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central Albania.

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Elbasan 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 Elbasan located?

Elbasan is located in Elbasan County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1114 latitude, 20.0822 longitude.

What is the population of Elbasan?

Elbasan has a population of approximately 100,903 people, making it a city in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
100,903
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Elbasan County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
41.1114, 20.0822

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 Elbasan

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Vevčani Springs

A series of karst springs and waterfalls in a wooded gorge above the village of Vevčani, with walkways and parking at the village edge.

45 km · about 50 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Lin

A fishing village on a peninsula jutting into Lake Ohrid on the Albanian shore, its lanes hung with drying fishnets and vines; a hilltop early-Christian basilica keeps 6th-century floor mosaics. Part of the lake's UNESCO listing.

47 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Krujë Castle

The hilltop fortress of Albania's national hero Skanderbeg, housing a museum dedicated to his legendary resistance against the Ottoman Empire.

51 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Church of St. John at Kaneo

A 13th-century Byzantine church on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, the most photographed viewpoint on the lake, a short walk from Ohrid.

59 km · about 70 min drive

castle

Samuel's Fortress

A restored medieval fortress crowning the hill above Ohrid, offering walls to walk and wide views over the lake and old town.

60 km · about 70 min drive

cathedral

Sveti Naum Monastery

A 10th-century monastery on a headland at the southern end of Lake Ohrid near the Albanian border, with springs, boats and a large car park.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Elbasan

  • 65 kmGaličica Pass RoadA serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Elbasan.

Bradashesh

🇦🇱 Albania

5 km away

Shushicë

🇦🇱 Albania

6 km awayPop. 8,731

Labinot-Fushë

🇦🇱 Albania

6 km away

Shirgjan

🇦🇱 Albania

7 km away

Gjergjan

🇦🇱 Albania

9 km away

Funarë

🇦🇱 Albania

10 km away

Tregan

🇦🇱 Albania

10 km away

Gracen

🇦🇱 Albania

11 km away

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