Elbasan Population 2026
Elbasan has a population of 100,903, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇦🇱 Albania, located in Elbasan County. Roughly 3.7% of Albania's population lives here. It is about 4.1× smaller than Tirana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,903
Rank in Albania
#4
Coordinates
41.11°N, 20.08°E
~126 m elevation · Europe/Tirane
Distance to capital (Tirana)
33 km
20 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Elbasan?
Elbasan has a population of 100,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Albania.
What region is Elbasan in?
Elbasan is located in Elbasan County, Albania.
Is Elbasan the capital of Albania?
No, the capital of Albania is Tirana, about 33 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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