Korçë

Korçë is a city in southeastern Albania. It is the capital of the Korçë District. About 105,000 people live here.[1] It is the sixth largest city in Albania.

Korçë
Official seal of Korçë
Motto(s): 
Korça ku dua të jetoj (Korça, where I want to live)
Korçë is located in Albania
Korçë
Korçë
Coordinates: 40°37′N 20°69′E Coordinates: longitude minutes >= 60
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CountryAlbania
CountyKorçë County
DistrictKorçë District
Regions (Rajone)3
Government
  MayorNiko Peleshi (PS)
Elevation
850 m (2,800 ft)
Population
 (2009)[1]
  Total79,697
Time zoneUTC+1 (Central European Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7001-7004
Area code082
Websitewww.bashkiakorce.gov.al
Korçë

The city has Fan Noli University.

References

  1. Instat of Albania (2009). "Population by towns" (in Albanian). Institute of Statistics of Albania. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2010.


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