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Gjilan

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Updated Saturday, September 12, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Gjilan?

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Travel to Gjilan is not subject to specific advisories; visitors should stay informed of regional developments, especially in northern Kosovo.

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  • Official advice recommends significant caution
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Maintain awareness of demonstrations, especially near border areas.
  • Use reputable transport and avoid isolated areas after dark.
  • Keep personal belongings secure in public spaces.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Gjilan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gjilan are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and November the wettest (about 76 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.5-3.0596.0
February9.4-0.5387.5
March12.71.9628.6
April17.55.86010.2
May21.310.37311.4
June26.815.17313.1
July29.517.14713.6
August29.316.83712.3
September24.312.95010.5
October18.47.7598.5
November12.23.6766.3
December7.3-0.4535.8

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1342

    In 1342, a place called Morava was visited by Serbian King Stefan Dušan (later Emperor, r.

  2. Documented history · 1455

    In the 1455 Ottoman defter of the District of Branković, there were 41 Christian households registered in Gjilan.

  3. Documented history · 1780

    Gjilan became a kadiluk around 1780, and 20–25 years later a large village.

  4. Documented history · 1750

    Local tradition suggests that Gjilan emerged as a settlement around 1750 and developed into an urban centre by 1772.

Current public leadership

  • Alban Hyseni

    Mayor of Gjilan, pledged to improve municipal services.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Gjilan has been verified yet.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Gradište

    Wikidata places this site in Gjilan. Cultural heritage monument of Kosovo.

  • Kmetovce Monastery

    Wikidata places this site in Gjilan. Cultural heritage monument of Kosovo.

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01 · Overview

Gjilan, in brief

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02 · History

How Gjilan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Gjilan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Gjilan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Gjilan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Gjilan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Gjilan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Gjilan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gjilan

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Gjilan located and what are its coordinates?

Gjilan is situated in Kosovo at geographic coordinates 42.4605, 21.4699 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Gjilan?

Gjilan has a recorded population of approximately 51,912 and observes the Europe/Belgrade time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Gjilan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Gjilan include sq, sr, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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