Fier
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| Fier | |
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| Center of Fier | |
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| Coordinates: 40°43′N 19°33′E / 40.717°N 19.55°ECoordinates: 40°43′N 19°33′E / 40.717°N 19.55°E | |
| Country | Albania |
| County | Fier County |
| District | Fier District |
| Founded | 18th century |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Baftjar Zeqaj, SP |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 57,198 |
| Time zone | Central European Time (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 9301-9305 |
| Area code(s) | 034 |
| Car Plates | FR |
| Website | www.bashkiafier.gov.al |
40°43′N 19°33′E / 40.717°N 19.55°E Fieri is a city in southwest Albania. It is the capital of the district and county of the same name. About 82,297 people live here. Fier is 8 km (5 mi) from the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Apollonia.