Elbasan
Elbasan (/ˌɛlbəˈsɑːn/ 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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From top to bottom, left to right: View of Elbasan, Kisha e Shën Mërisë, Old streets of Elbasan, Clock tower of Elbasan and Elbasan Castle | |
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Elbasan | |
| Coordinates: 41°06′40″N 20°04′50″E | |
| Country | Albania |
| County | Elbasan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gledian Llatja (PS) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 872.03 km2 (336.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 141,714 |
| • Municipality density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 78,703 |
| Demonym(s) | Elbasanase (f) Elbasanas (m) Elbasanllie (f) Elbasanlli (m) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 3001-3006 |
| Area Code | (0)54 |
| Website | elbasani |
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