Shëngjin (Albanian pronunciation: [ʃəɲˈɟin]) is a coastal town and a former municipality in Lezhë County, northwestern Albania.

The area of Shëngjin has been identified with the site of the ancient harbour of Nymphaeum on the coast of Illyria, three miles[clarification needed] to the north of Lissus.

[3][4] In the vicinity of Shëngjin the League of Lezhë was stipulated by Skanderbeg uniting the Albanian princes in the fight against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century.

The Austrians evacuated in November 1918, and were replaced by Italian troops for several months until the frontier with the new Yugoslavian State was settled.

[7] In April 1939, the Italian Army landed at Shëngjin in order to occupy Scutari and northern Albania.

The town's name was officially changed to the old Italian San Giovanni di Medua during World War II.

The Municipal Unit implements national legislation and local ordinances, while trying to promote the general welfare of its citizens.

Shëngjin is also located approximately 60 km (37 miles) from the Tirana Mother Teresa International Airport.

Shëngjin has the third largest port in Albania and the Harbor's access point is located on the northwest part of the city.

[8] Shëngjin has a mild climate that is typical of the region, with temperatures during the day ranging from 9.5 to 30.1 °C (49.1 to 86.2 °F) from January and August respectively.