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Pukë Facts
| Area | 27.6 km² |
| Population | 3,126 |
| Male Population | 1,551 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,575 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +32.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -33.6% |
| Median Age | 33.9 years (Male: 32.2, Female: 35.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,789 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 212 |
| Neighborhoods | Lagjia Lacaj |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.04444, 19.89972 |
| Postal Codes | 4401 |
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Pukë Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,353 | 5,075 | 4,709 | 3,440 | 3,126 | 2,638 | 2,183 |
| Population Density | 85.4 / km² | 184.1 / km² | 170.8 / km² | 124.8 / km² | 113.4 / km² | 95.7 / km² | 79.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPukë Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 33.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukë | +32.9% | -38.4% | -33.6% |
| Shkodër County | — | — | — |
| Albania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pukë Median Age
Median Age: 33.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukë | 33.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 32.2 yrs |
| Shkodër County | 33.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 32.2 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pukë Population Density
Population Density: 113 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukë | 3,126 | 27.6 km² | 113 / km² |
| Shkodër County | 213,204 | 3,507 km² | 60.8 / 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
Pukë Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 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.
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
Pukë Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,810 | $2,896 | $3,267 | $5,098 | $6,510 | $6,967 | $7,566 | $8,789 |
| Total GDP | $31.8M | $22.8M | $22.9M | $30.8M | $33.4M | $30.8M | $28.7M | $31M |
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
Pukë CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukë | 7,613 tn | 2.44 tn | 276.2 tons/km² |
| Shkodër County | 524,435 tn | 2.46 tn | 149.5 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
Pukë CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,613 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 276.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/17 | 1:53 PM | 4.8 | 25.8 km | 27,750 m | 8km NE of Rreshen, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/16 | 5:08 AM | 4.3 | 20.9 km | 9,220 m | 9km N of Rreshen, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/10 | 7:56 AM | 4.2 | 20.6 km | 38,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/06 | 10:06 AM | 4 | 14.7 km | 8,800 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/06 | 8:57 AM | 4.2 | 20.8 km | 11,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/06 | 8:50 AM | 4.4 | 20 km | 11,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/06 | 11:45 PM | 3.4 | 16.7 km | 20,400 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/04 | 9:52 AM | 3.5 | 18.3 km | 12,400 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 10/18/04 | 4:24 AM | 3.8 | 16.7 km | 2,300 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/03 | 7:37 PM | 3 | 16.7 km | 16,200 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pukë
Pukë is a town and municipality in northern Albania. It was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Gjegjan, Pukë, Qelëz, Qerret and Rrapë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the..
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