Climate
Tirana has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa in the Köppen climate classification) and receives just enough summer precipitation to avoid Köppen's Csa Mediterranean climate classification since every summer month has more than 40 millimetres (1.6 in) of rainfall,[15] with hot and moderately dry/humid summers, and cool and wet winters.
Demographics
According to preliminary data from the 2011 national census, the population of Tirana within city limits is 421,286. Tirana County, which can be viewed as a metropolitan area, has a population of 763,634. Many large towns and villages within the county have merged with the city, due to urban sprawl, so they can be viewed as suburbs of Tirana. Some of the large suburbs, listed as separate towns, are Kamëz (67,301), Kashar (45,742), Paskuqan (37,313) and Farkë (22,713). Thus the urban area of Tirana has a population close to 600,000. When it comes to Religion, followers of Muslim Religion represent 55.9% of the population, while large Christian and atheist minorities collectively make up 44.1% of the population.[2]
In 1703, Tirana had about 4,000 inhabitants and by 1820 the number tripled to 12,000. The first census conducted a few years after becoming capital showed a total population of 10,845. During the 1950s, Tirana experienced rapid industrial growth and the population increased to about 137,000. After the end of communist rule in 1991, Tirana experienced its fastest population growth when people from rural areas moved to the capital for better economic opportunities. In 1990, Tirana had 250,000 inhabitants, but the large-scale influx increased the population to well over 500,000. Stemming from historical migratory waves, Tirana is known for its hospitality represented in many traditional songs with the warm hospitality symbols of 'bread', 'salt', and 'heart'.
Tirana's expansion from 1990 to 2005
Central Tirana with Mount Dajt in the distance
Overlooking Tirana's surrounding hills
Tirana and its suburbs
| Year | 1703 | 1820 | 1923 | 1937 | 1955 | 1985 | 2001 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,000 | 12,000 | 10,845 | 35,000 | 108,200 | 200,000 | 597,899 | 763,634 |
Health
The largest hospital in Tirana is Mother Theresa Hospital (Qëndra Spitalore Universitare Nënë Tereza), which is associated with University of Tirana, Faculty of Medicine. The hospital is a 1,456-bed facility that offers inpatient tertiary care to over 12,000 patients annually. The hospital is undergoing major changes in infrastructure and equipment. A number of private hospitals have been opened.
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