Petrelë

Petrelë
Petrelë Castle
Petrelë
Coordinates: 41°15′N 19°51′E / 41.250°N 19.850°E / 41.250; 19.850
Country Albania
CountyTirana
MunicipalityTirana
Population
 (2011)
  Municipal unit
5,542
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal Code
1034
Area Code(0)49

Petrelë is a village and a former municipality 15 km south of Tirana, in central Albania. It is part of Tirana County. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Tirana. The population at the 2011 census was 5,542. It is known for its castle and history.