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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Gjirokastër, a significant locality within Albania, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Gjirokaster, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 40.07583 and longitude 20.13889, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 286 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 23,437 people, Gjirokastër holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 45. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Agirocastro, Arghirocastru, Arghyrocastro, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Gjirokastër are synchronized to the Europe/Tirane timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Agirocastro
Arghirocastru
Arghyrocastro
Argirocastro
Argirokastro
Argyrocastrum
Argyrokastro
Argyrokastron
Aryirokastro
Aryirokastron
Ergheni
Ergiri
GJirokastra
Ghinokastre
Girokasteris
Girokastra
Girokastro
Gjinokaster
Gjinokastra
Gjinokastre
Gjinokastrer
Gjinokastër
Gjirokaster
Gjirokastra
Gjirokastre
Gjirokastro
Gjirokastrë
Gjirokastër
arjyr
gyrwqstrh
ji nuo ka si te
jilokaseuteoleu
jirokasutora
jyrwkastr
Đirokastra
Αργυρόκαστρο
Ђирокастра
Ѓирокастро
Аргирокастро
Гирокастра
Гирокастро
Гірокастра
גירוקסטרה
ارجیر
جیروکاستر
გიროკასტრა
ジロカストラ
吉诺卡斯特
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