Elbasan
City in Albania
Elbasan is a city and a municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. The third largest city in Albania, it is located on the Shkumbin River in the District of Elbasan and the County of Elbasan. The present municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Bradashesh, Elbasan, Funarë, Gjergjan, Gjinar, Gracen, Labinot-Fushë, Labinot-Mal, Papër, Shirgjan, Shushicë, Tregan and Zavalinë, that became municipal units. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Elbasan | 23.6 km² |
| Population | 88,232 |
| Male Population | 44,378 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 43,854 (49.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +157.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -9.1% |
| Median Age | 32.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 30.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 33.6 years |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
Map of Elbasan
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,286 | 91,363 | 97,093 | 88,232 |
| Population Density | 1,452 / km² | 3,870 / km² | 4,113 / km² | 3,738 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 9.1% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbasan | +157.3% | -3.4% | -9.1% |
| Elbasan District | +72.9% | -22.1% | -19.3% |
| Elbasan County | +46% | -28.8% | -23.4% |
| Albania | +20% | -11.7% | -7.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 32.2 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbasan | 32.2 years | 30.8 years | 33.6 years |
| Elbasan District | 32.2 years | 30.8 years | 33.6 years |
| Elbasan County | 32.2 years | 30.8 years | 33.6 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Elbasan Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2,654 | 2,545 | 5,199 |
| 5-9 | 2,940 | 2,722 | 5,663 |
| 10-14 | 3,980 | 3,773 | 7,754 |
| 15-19 | 4,562 | 4,488 | 9,051 |
| 20-24 | 4,377 | 3,643 | 8,020 |
| 25-29 | 3,287 | 2,884 | 6,171 |
| 30-34 | 2,551 | 2,626 | 5,177 |
| 35-39 | 2,575 | 2,909 | 5,484 |
| 40-44 | 2,825 | 3,035 | 5,861 |
| 45-49 | 2,958 | 3,054 | 6,012 |
| 50-54 | 2,968 | 3,040 | 6,008 |
| 55-59 | 2,432 | 2,466 | 4,898 |
| 60-64 | 2,022 | 1,920 | 3,943 |
| 65-69 | 1,601 | 1,546 | 3,147 |
| 70-74 | 1,212 | 1,305 | 2,518 |
| 75-79 | 821 | 880 | 1,702 |
| 80-84 | 407 | 529 | 937 |
| 85 Plus | 205 | 491 | 696 |
Population Density
Population Density: 3,738 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbasan | 88,232 | 23.6 km² | 3,738 / km² |
| Elbasan District | 185,191 | 1,208.7 km² | 153.2 / km² |
| Elbasan County | 285,719 | 3,293.2 km² | 86.8 / km² |
Historical Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2015| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 2,841 | n/a | n/a |
| 1900 | 8,662 | 11.8% | 582 |
| 1910 | 9,848 | 13.7% | 1,186 |
| 1920 | 10,917 | 10.9% | 1,069 |
| 1930 | 11,816 | 8.2% | 899 |
| 1940 | 13,403 | 13.4% | 1,587 |
| 1950 | 15,892 | 18.6% | 2,489 |
| 1960 | 21,810 | 37.2% | 5,918 |
| 1970 | 29,912 | 37.1% | 8,102 |
| 1990 | 91,363 | 74.8% | 30,725 |
| 2000 | 97,093 | 6.3% | 5,730 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Neighborhoods in Elbasan
Neighborhoods and Areas of Elbasan
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbasan, Albania | 13 km² | 78,106 | 15,588 / mi² |
Other Cities in Elbasan District
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belsh, Elbasan, Albania | 58.2 km² | 8,332 | 370.9 / mi² |
| Bradashesh | 56 km² | 11,536 | 533.6 / mi² |
| Cërrik | 14.2 km² | 7,759 | 1,416 / mi² |
| Elbasan | 23.6 km² | 88,232 | 9,681 / mi² |
| Fierzë, Elbasan | 34.6 km² | 1,763 | 132.1 / mi² |
| Funarë | 63.2 km² | 1,821 | 74.7 / mi² |
| Gjergjan, Elbasan, Albania | 30.1 km² | 4,738 | 408.3 / mi² |
| Gjinar, Elbasan, Albania | 127.6 km² | 3,182 | 64.6 / mi² |
| Gostimë, Elbasan, Shqipëria | 36.9 km² | 6,747 | 474.1 / mi² |
| Gracen, Elbasan, Albania | 78.6 km² | 1,915 | 63.1 / mi² |
| Grekë, Elbasan, Albania | 34.4 km² | 2,781 | 209.5 / mi² |
| Kajan, Elbasan, Albania | 49 km² | 3,269 | 172.9 / mi² |
| Klos | 30.3 km² | 2,114 | 180.5 / mi² |
| Labinot Fushë, Elbasan, Shqipëria | 33 km² | 4,428 | 347.2 / mi² |
| Labinot Mal, Elbasan, Albania | 122.1 km² | 5,010 | 106.3 / mi² |
| Mollas | 53.5 km² | 5,017 | 242.8 / mi² |
| Papër, Elbasan, Shqipëria | 80.5 km² | 5,476 | 176.1 / mi² |
| Rrasë, Elbasan, Albania | 14.1 km² | 1,049 | 192.3 / mi² |
| Shalës, Elbasan, Albania | 40.3 km² | 3,194 | 205.2 / mi² |
| Shirgjan | 20.6 km² | 6,393 | 804.1 / mi² |
| Shushicë | 87.7 km² | 5,676 | 167.6 / mi² |
| Tregan | 61 km² | 2,838 | 120.5 / mi² |
| Zavalinë, Elbasan, Albania | 59.3 km² | 1,932 | 84.4 / mi² |
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