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Zharrëz

Fier County, Albania · Europe

About Zharrëz

Zharrëz is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Kuman, 56km from Osum Canyon.

Zharrëz is a town located in Fier County, Albania. With a population of 5,236, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Zharrëz 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 Zharrëz to your route.

About Zharrëz

Zharrëz is a village and a former municipality in the Fier County, southwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Patos. In February 2017, in Zharrez there was a hunger strike, Because the houses of residents were destroyed and they wanted payment. The strike was

Read more closed by Niko Peleshi. The population at the 2011 census was 5,236.

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Where is Zharrëz located?

Zharrëz is located in Fier County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7092 latitude, 19.6497 longitude.

What is the population of Zharrëz?

Zharrëz has a population of approximately 5,236 people, making it a town in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
5,236
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Fier County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
40.7092, 19.6497

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 Zharrëz

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Apollonia

A large Greek and Roman city site near Fier with a restored bouleuterion and an adjoining monastery museum, with on-site parking.

15 km · about 30 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Zvërnec Monastery

A tiny 13th-14th-century Byzantine monastery on a pine-covered islet in the Narta Lagoon north of Vlorë, reached by a long wooden footbridge over shallow water frequented by flamingos.

30 km · about 35 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.

53 km · about 60 min 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Llogara Pass

A dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Zharrëz

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Zharrëz.

Kuman

🇦🇱 Albania

4 km away

Patos

🇦🇱 Albania

4 km awayPop. 16,000

Roskovec

🇦🇱 Albania

5 km awayPop. 6,657

Ruzhdie

🇦🇱 Albania

6 km away

Portëz

🇦🇱 Albania

6 km away

Fier-Çifçi

🇦🇱 Albania

7 km awayPop. 60,995

Patos Fshat

🇦🇱 Albania

7 km awayPop. 22,679

Mbrostar-Urë

🇦🇱 Albania

8 km away

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