Korçë

city in Albania

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 / 40.617°N 21.150°E / 40.617; 21.150 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.

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