Gjirokastër County

Gjirokastër County (Albanian: Qarku i Gjirokastrës) is one of the 12 counties of Albania. The total population in 2021 was 58,031, in an area of 2884 km2. Its capital is the city Gjirokastër.

Gjirokastër County
Qarku i Gjirokastrës (Albanian)
Thermal Baths near Përmet
Coordinates: 40°10′N 20°10′E
Country Albania
SeatGjirokastër
Subdivisions7 municipalities, 268 towns and villages
Government
  Council chairmanArmand Hilaj
Area
  Total2,884 km2 (1,114 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Total58,031
  Density20/km2 (52/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
HDI (2021)0.797
high · 4th of 12
NUTS CodeAL033
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