Categories in Himarë (town)
Clothing storesChurchesOrthodox ChurchHousing DevelopmentMuseumsTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCocktail BarCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGreek restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopItalian restaurantsLoungeMediterranean restaurantsPizzaRestaurantsSeafood restaurantsWater Sports Equipment Rental ServiceAtm'sApartment BuildingApartment ComplexHoliday ApartmentHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexMarketShoppingSupermarketBeach clubBeach PavillionCampgroundCamping cabinBed and breakfastsBoat Tour AgencyGuest HouseHoliday HomeHostelsHotelsHotels and motelsLodgingResortTaxisTour AgencyTour OperatorTravel AgencyVilla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Himarë (town)
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 128 |
| Other accommodation | 108 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Real estate | 31 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 27 |
| Campgrounds | 19 |
| Shopping | 14 |
Himarë (town) Facts
| Area | 161.7 km² |
| Population | 2,403 |
| Male Population | 1,209 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,194 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +117.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -19.9% |
| Median Age | 37.5 years (Male: 36.4, Female: 38.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $18,975 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 393 |
| Neighborhoods | Spile |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.10167, 19.74472 |
| Postal Codes | 9425 |
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Himarë (town) Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,106 | 2,895 | 3,000 | 2,593 | 2,403 | 2,138 | 1,859 |
| Population Density | 6.8 / km² | 17.9 / km² | 18.6 / km² | 16 / km² | 14.9 / km² | 13.2 / km² | 11.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHimarë (town) Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 19.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himarë (town) | +117.3% | -17% | -19.9% |
| Vlorë County | — | — | — |
| Albania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Himarë (town) Median Age
Median Age: 37.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himarë (town) | 37.5 yrs | 38.5 yrs | 36.4 yrs |
| Vlorë County | 37.5 yrs | 38.5 yrs | 36.4 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Himarë (town) Population Density
Population Density: 14.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himarë (town) | 2,403 | 161.7 km² | 14.9 / km² |
| Vlorë County | 180,230 | 2,684.2 km² | 67.1 / km² |
| Albania | 2.9 million | 28,671.4 km² | 101 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Himarë (town) Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Himarë (town)
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Himarë (town)
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Himarë (town)
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Himarë (town) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,136 | $5,280 | $7,593 | $9,846 | $13,024 | $13,824 | $16,144 | $18,975 |
| Total GDP | $9.4M | $9.8M | $13.6M | $15.9M | $18.7M | $18M | $19M | $21.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Himarë (town) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himarë (town) | 6,358 tn | 2.65 tn | 39.3 tons/km² |
| Vlorë County | 482,133 tn | 2.68 tn | 179.6 tons/km² |
| Albania | 7,341,173 tn | 2.55 tn | 256 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Himarë (town) CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,358 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 39.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.1) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/19 | 7:27 PM | 4.8 | 9.9 km | 12,610 m | 9km N of Himare, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/12 | 3:55 PM | 4.4 | 5.6 km | 1,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/08 | 5:27 PM | 3 | 7.2 km | 14,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/08 | 5:52 AM | 3.4 | 7.7 km | 5,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/08 | 7:37 AM | 3.5 | 4.1 km | 18,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/08 | 3:38 AM | 3.4 | 7.6 km | 21,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/08 | 6:48 AM | 3.1 | 3.1 km | 10,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/07 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 9.9 km | 14,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/07 | 6:48 PM | 3.6 | 5.1 km | 15,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/07 | 2:30 PM | 3.4 | 3 km | 12,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Himarë (town)
Himarë (definite Albanian form: Himara) is a bilingual town in Southern Albania along the Albanian Riviera and part of the Vlorë County. It is the largest settlement and seat of the municipality of Himarë. Both the town and municipality are populated..
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