# Peqin

> town in Albania

**Wikidata**: [Q821023](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q821023)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peqin)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/peqin

## Summary
Peqin is a town in Albania and the capital of Peqin municipality, located in Elbasan County. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 6,353. The town is situated at coordinates 41.05° N, 19.75° E and serves as a municipal and administrative center.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: City (large human settlement).
- **Country**: Albania.
- **Population**: 6,353 (2011 census).
- **Coordinates**: 41.05° N, 19.75° E (reference: Q206855).
- **Elevation**: 50 meters above sea level.
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Website**: https://peqini.gov.al/ (Albanian language).
- **Native Labels**: "Peqini" (definite article), "Peqin" (indefinite article).
- **Aliases**: Peqini, ペチニ (Japanese), 佩今 (Chinese).
- **Flag Image**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Flag_of_Peqin.gif.
- **Coat of Arms**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stema_e_Bashkisë_Peqin.svg (reference: Q328).
- **Postal Code**: 3501.
- **Geonames ID**: 3184497.
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 1250573.
- **Located In**: Peqin District, Elbasan County, Peqin municipality.
- **Mosque Image**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Peqin_Mosque.jpg (depicting "Το τζαμί του Πεκίν" and "Moskén och klocktornet i centrala Peqin").
- **Described By**: *The World Atlas* (1999, Russian edition) as "Пекини".

## FAQs
- **Where is Peqin located?**  
  Peqin is in Elbasan County, Albania, within the Peqin District and municipality. Its coordinates are 41.05° N, 19.75° E.

- **What is Peqin's population?**  
  As of the 2011 census, the town has 6,353 residents.

- **What are Peqin's key features?**  
  It is the capital of its municipality, has a historic mosque, and is recognized in *The World Atlas*. It operates a website (https://peqini.gov.al/) and has distinct flags and coat of arms.

- **How is Peqin governed?**  
  It serves as the administrative center of Peqin municipality, with a postal code of 3501 and an official website in Albanian.

- **What historical references mention Peqin?**  
  The town is documented in the 1999 Russian edition of *The World Atlas* under the name "Пекини".

## Why It Matters
Peqin holds significance as a municipal and administrative hub in central Albania, anchoring the Peqin municipality within Elbasan County. Its historical landmarks, such as the Peqin Mosque, reflect cultural and architectural heritage, while its inclusion in reference works like *The World Atlas* underscores its geographic and demographic relevance. As a town with documented population data and institutional infrastructure (e.g., an official website), Peqin represents a focal point for local governance and community life in the region.

## Notable For
- **Municipal Capital**: Serves as the administrative center of Peqin municipality.
- **Historic Mosque**: Features a notable mosque documented in photographic records (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Peqin_Mosque.jpg).
- **Cartographic Recognition**: Listed in *The World Atlas* (1999 Russian edition) as "Пекини".
- **Unique Identifiers**: Holds specific geospatial and administrative IDs (e.g., Geonames ID 3184497, OpenStreetMap Relation ID 1250573).
- **Multilingual References**: Recognized in over 40 Wikipedia languages, including Japanese (ペチニ) and Chinese (佩今).

## Body
### Geography and Location
Peqin is situated at **41.05° N, 19.75° E** with an elevation of **50 meters** above sea level. It falls within **UTC+01:00** (standard time) and **UTC+02:00** (daylight saving time). Administratively, it is part of **Peqin District**, **Elbasan County**, and **Peqin municipality**.

### Demographics
As of **2011**, the town’s population was **6,353**, determined via a **census** (reference: Q48183). This figure positions it as a notable urban center within its municipality.

### Administration
Peqin operates as the **capital of Peqin municipality**, with governance resources accessible via its official website (https://peqini.gov.al/, in Albanian). The town uses the postal code **3501** and is linked to identifiers such as **Geonames ID 3184497** and **OpenStreetMap Relation ID 1250573**.

### History and Culture
The town is home to a historic **mosque** (image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Peqin_Mosque.jpg), documented under the Greek and Swedish descriptions "Το τζαμί του Πεκίν" and "Moskén och klocktornet i centrala Peqin". Its heritage is further recognized in *The World Atlas* (1999, Russian edition), where it appears as "Пекини".

### Online Presence
Peqin maintains an **official website** (https://peqini.gov.al/) and is cataloged in the **Commons category "Peqin"** (reference: Q191168). It is also associated with the **OpenWeatherMap city ID 3184497** and the **Online PWN Encyclopedia ID 3955838**.

### Identifiers and Classifications
- **SNARC ID**: IC 4105  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0g8zpk (reference: Q15241312, 2013-10-28)  
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -107265  
- **Wikidata Description**: "town in Albania"  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Covered in 46 languages, including English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.  

### Symbolism
Peqin’s municipal symbols include a **flag** (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Flag_of_Peqin.gif) and a **coat of arms** (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stema_e_Bashkisë_Peqin.svg), reflecting its civic identity.

## References

1. GeoNames
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013