This is a list of cities and towns in Albania categorised by municipality, county and population, according to the criteria used by the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). As of 2014, there were 74 cities classified as urban areas and 2,972 villages as rural areas in Albania. [1]

Jul 10, 2020 · There are numerous Albanian cities you can visit: here are our top ten choices. 1. Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. This vibrant city has a lot to offer, from its public building mixing architectures of different eras to authentic …

Sep 11, 2019 · Tirana is Albania's largest and capital city and the heart of the country's cultural, economic and governmental activity. Major port cities in the country are Durrës and Vlorë which was Albania's first capital.

This is a list of cities and towns in Albania. 1. Tirana. 2. Durrës. 3. Vlorë. 4. Elbasan. 5. Shkodër. 8. Korçë. 9. Berat. 13. Gjirokastër. 15. Sarandë. ↑ "A new urban-rural classification of Albanian population" (PDF). Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 November 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2020.

Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër. In ancient times, the Illyrians inhabited northern and central regions of Albania, whilst Epirotes inhabited the south. Several important ancient Greek colonies were also established on the coast.

Tirana [b] (/ t ɪ ˈ r ɑː n ə / ⓘ tih-RAH-nə, [11] [12] Albanian pronunciation:; Gheg Albanian: Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance ...

The 10 best places to visit in Albania. From the beaches of the Riviera to remote ruins and pretty towns, this is where to go in Albania

Nov 4, 2022 · Albania boasts some of the best examples of Ottoman architecture in the world, along with supremely clear Mediterranean air and stunningly fabulous beaches. And, perhaps best of all, travelling to Albania remains an extremely affordable trip, even compared to much of the rest of this part of Europe.

Albania has 0 cities with more than a million people, 3 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 33 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The largest city in Albania is Tirana, with a population of 374,801 people.

The capital and largest city of Albania is Tirana. The country’s second largest city and main port is Durrës. Many of the Albanian cities are still on the site of ancient Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine or Ottoman cities, so traces of their foundation can be seen in their historic centres.