Pogradec is located in the southeast of the Republic of Albania, it is the capital of the district of Pogradec which is located in the district of Korça. The city has an area of 13 km. Pogradec lies 700 meters above sea level on Lake Ohrid, which is not only the deepest, but also one of the most frequented in the entire Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered on the north by the Municipality of Prenjas, on the east by the Republic of Northern Macedonia, on the south by the Municipality of Maliq and on the west by the Municipality of Gramsh.
How to come to Pogradec
The geographical position and proximity to the border points helps to create a polycentric urban extension beyond the border with the Republic of Northern Macedonia and Greece, connecting through road, lake and airport assets of Pogradec, Korca, Ohrid, Struga, Skopje, Tirana, Durres. , as well as Elbasan.
Connections with the road, port and airport transport network of the Municipality of Pogradec
Roads:
Pogradec is connected to the capital Tirana through the National Road Tirana-Korça with a distance of 127 km.
The connection with Northern Macedonia is done through 2 border points: Qafe Thanë 26 km, Tushemisht Border Point 7 km.
Pogradec is connected to Korça through the National Road Pogradec-Korça with a distance of 41 km.
Pogradec is connected to Ohrid through the Tushemisht border crossing at a distance of 53 km.
Pogradec is connected to Struga through the Qafe Thane border crossing at a distance of 40 km.
Pogradec is connected to Elbasan through the National Road Elbasan-Korça with a distance of 84 km.
Pogradec is connected to Skopje through 2 border points, Qafe Thanë, Tushemisht Border Point, with a distance of 211 km.
The connection with the Republic of Greece is made through the Border Crossing Point of Kapshtica, with a distance of 60 km.
Porte:
The port of Durres, from which there are daily trips to Italy and other places, is 160 km away from the city of Pogradec.
Airport:
The only airport in Albania is "Mother Teresa" airport with a distance of 141 km. The distance to Ohrid Airport, Northern Macedonia, is 49 km.