Gjinar | |
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Administrative Unit | |
Coordinates: 41°2′N 20°11′E / 41.033°N 20.183°ECoordinates: 41°2′N 20°11′E / 41.033°N 20.183°E | |
Country | Albania |
County | Elbasan |
Municipality | Elbasan |
Population (2011) | |
• Administrative Unit | 3,478 |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Vehicle registration | EL |
Gjinar is a village and a former municipality in the Elbasan County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Elbasan. The population at the 2011 census was 3,478. The municipal unit consists of the villages Lleshan, Gjinar, Valesh, Pashtresh, Derstile, Llukan, Sterstan, Xibresh, Maskarth, Kaferr and Pobrat. It is part of the Shpati mountainous area, and a touristic destination. It is near a massive pine forest. It is known for weekly bazaar days.