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Peshkopi
The center of Peshkopi as seen from the road into the neighborhood of Dobrovë.
The center of Peshkopi as seen from the road into the neighborhood of Dobrovë.
Country  Albania
County Dibër County
District Dibër District
Elevation
651 m (2,136 ft)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total 14,100
Time zone UTC+1 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8301
Area code(s) 0218
Car Plates DI

Peshkopi is a city in northeastern Albania. It is the capital of both Dibër District and Dibër County.

The city is about 187 kilometers (116 miles) away from Tirana. Tirana is the capital city of Albania. Peshkopi is also only 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the border of North Macedonia. Around 14,100 people live in Peshkopi.

Peshkopi is located to the east of the Black Drin river.

Education in Peshkopi

Peshkopi is home to a part of Aleksandër Moisiu University. This means students can study different subjects right in the city.

Images for kids

  • Lurë National Park - Liqeni i Madh

    Lurë National Park

  • Lura Liqeni i Lulëve

    Lure-Dejes Mt National Park

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