Kavajë Population 2026

Kavajë has a population of 30,012, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇦🇱 Albania, located in Tirana. Roughly 1.1% of Albania's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Tirana, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kavajë (capital Tirana shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,012

Rank in Albania

#14

Coordinates

41.19°N, 19.56°E

~19 m elevation · Europe/Tirane

Distance to capital (Tirana)

27 km

17 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tirana

City	Population	Rank in Albania
Tirana	418,495	#1

Cities near Kavajë

Rrashbull20,099 people · ~16 km away
Durrës195,920 people · ~18 km away
Peqin16,580 people · ~22 km away
Tirana418,495 people · ~27 km away
Lushnjë63,135 people · ~30 km away
Fushë-Krujë17,877 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kavajë?

Kavajë has a population of 30,012 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Albania.

What region is Kavajë in?

Kavajë is located in Tirana, Albania.

Is Kavajë the capital of Albania?

No, the capital of Albania is Tirana, about 27 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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