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Tiranë
Coordinates: 49°17′48″N 11°49′04″E / 49.29667°N 11.81778°E / 49.29667; 11.81778Coordinates: 49°17′48″N 11°49′04″E / 49.29667°N 11.81778°E / 49.29667; 11.81778
Country Albania
CountyStema e Qarkut Tiranë.svg Tirana
Founded1614
Subdivisions11 Municipal Units
Government
 • MayorErion Veliaj (PS)
 • GovernmentCity Council
Area
 • Municipality41.8 km2 (16.1 sq mi)
 • Metro
1,652 km2 (638 sq mi)
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Municipality621,286
 • Density10,553/km2 (27,330/sq mi)
 • Urban
421,546
 • Urban density14,746/km2 (38,190/sq mi)
 • Metro
802,523
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
1001–1028
Websitewww.tirana.gov.al

Tirana (Albanian: Tiranë or Tirana) is the capital city of Republic of Albania. It is the largest city in that country. According to 2011 census, the population of the city was 621,286 people. Other people think there may be up to 1 million people who live in the city. Tirana was founded in 1614. It became Albania's capital city in 1920.

The origin of the city name is unknown. According to one of the versions, its name comes from Tyrkanos Castle, which was near the current location of Tirana. view more...