Peshkopi

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

Peshkopi from the road into dobrove.jpg
Coat of arms of Peshkopi
Coordinates: 41°40′59″N 20°25′44″E / 41.68306°N 20.42889°E / 41.68306; 20.42889Coordinates: 41°40′59″N 20°25′44″E / 41.68306°N 20.42889°E / 41.68306; 20.42889
Country Albania
CountyDibër County
DistrictDibër District
Government
 • MayorIlir Krosi
Elevation
651 m (2,136 ft)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total14,100
Time zoneUTC+1 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8301
Car PlatesDI
Websitewww.peshkopia.com

It is 187 kilometres (116 mi) away from Tirana, the capital of Albania, and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from North Macedonia. About 14,100 people live here.

Peshkopi is east of the Black Drin river.

There is a branch of Aleksandër Moisiu University.


Peshkopi Media