Shëngjin
Shëngjin | |
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Shengjin waterfront | |
| Coordinates: 41°48′49″N 19°35′38″E / 41.81361°N 19.59389°E | |
| Country | Albania |
| County | Lezhë |
| Municipality | Lezhë |
| • Municipal unit | 53.4 km2 (20.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Municipal unit | 6,963 |
| • Municipal unit density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal Code | 4503 |
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Shëngjin (Albanian pronunciation: [ʃəɲˈɟin]) is a coastal town and a former municipality in Lezhë County, northwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality of Lezhë. The population at the 2023 census was 6,963. Shëngjin is a growing tourist destination, well known for its beaches and resort accommodations. Shëngjin is one of many cities within the District of Lezhë and is home to one of Albania's entry ports, Port of Shëngjin.