Pogradec
Pogradec (Albanian: Pogradec or Pogradeci) is one of the southeastern cities of Albania. It is the capital of the District of Pogradec, in the County of Korçë, located at 40.87°N and 20.70°E with a population of around 30,000 (2005 est). The total area of the district is 725 km²., Pogradec alone occupies about 15 km². It is by the famous Lake Ohrid. This city is surrounded by hills on the southern and western side. The lake is in the eastern and northern side of the city. The highway linking to Tirana, Elbasan and Korçë passes through the city. It is located SE of Elbasan, SW of Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia, NW of Florina in Greece and N of Korçë. The name of the town comes from the Macedonian language: Podgradec = pod (under) and gradec (grad = town). Not much of the roads in Pogradec are asphalted.Top photos chosen by u all:
Pogradec, Statue of a Strong Albanian Woman
Made by Rapsak
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Stormy Morning
Made by tojeto
taken in Pogradec, Albania
Nearest places of interest:
| Berat Castle of Berat Korce Golem Grad (Large Town) | Lake Ohrid Church of St. John Kaneo PRRENJAS ALBANIA Ada Group dhe Klan |
