Bilisht

Albania

Bilisht is a town and former municipality located in the Korçë County region of southeastern Albania. Following the 2015 local government reform, it became a subdivision and serves as the seat of the municipality of Devoll. Historically, the town served as the seat of the former Devoll District.

Situated at an elevation of 890 meters above sea level, Bilisht experiences a continental climate characterized by cool summers and cold winters. The town is positioned approximately 9 kilometers from the Greek border at Kapshticë, near the village of Krystallopigi. As of the 2023 census, the population of the town is 7,287.

The local economy in Bilisht is centered on agriculture, mining, food production, and the textile industry. The community is also home to the football club Bilisht Sporti.

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