Agarak, Armenia

Syunik · Armenia

Agarak is a small town in Syunik, Armenia with a population of 4,300. Elevation: 2,064 ft (629 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,300 Population 1,853/sq mi density
2,064 ft Elevation 629 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
14.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Agarak

Agarak

Agarak is a town in the Meghri Municipality of the Syunik Province in southern Armenia, founded in 1949. As of 2011, the population of Agarak was 4,429 and the population of Agarak as of 2022 was 3,210.

People

Population4,300
Density1,853/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain14.0 in/yr
Elevation2,064 ft (629 m)
Population4,300
Population Density1,853 / sq mi
Elevation2,064 ft (629 m)
Coordinates38.8651°, 46.1946°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceSyunik
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation14.0 inches (356 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Agarak

Agarak is a small town in Armenia (Syunik) with a population of 4,300. The city sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet (629 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Climate in Agarak

Agarak has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 279 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 12.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 15.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 33.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 39.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 27.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 9.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 13.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 14.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 28.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.7
Agarak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Armenia avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,064 ft (629 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density1,853/sq mi
Coordinates38.8651°N, 46.1946°E
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"
63% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4.

Aug 11, 2012 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran M6.4 81 km
Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 71 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 122 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 119 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 125 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 62 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 65 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 106 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 124 km
Aug 27, 2017 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran M5.2 131 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 118 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 69 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 65 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 117 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 67 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 107 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 69 km
Aug 16, 2012 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 68 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 48 km
Apr 18, 2013 29 km W of Marand, Iran M4.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 120 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 135 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 188 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in

Agarak has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Agarak

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
DPROCI - - - -
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Radio Stations near Agarak

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Agarak

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Elcibeyin Ev Muzeyi
museum
museum
museum

Hotels in Agarak

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elya
Hotel Rio

Restaurants in Agarak

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GRISHIKI MOT
HACATUN

Monuments in Agarak

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Հուշարձան Երկրորդ աշխարհամարտում զոհվածներին

Bus Stations in Agarak

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM #4258696691

Gas Stations in Agarak

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM #4493064892
AM #5997258285
Narek

Banks in Agarak

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amio Bank
VTB

Stadiums & Teams in Agarak

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Ski Resorts Near Agarak

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Payam Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Agarak

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Tabriz International AirportTBZLarge Airport
Goris Airport-Small Airport
Sisian Airstrip-Small Airport
Syunik AirportYUKSmall Airport
Zangilan International AirportZZESmall Airport

Post Offices in Agarak

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HayPost 3403

Churches & Religious Organizations in Agarak

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Mother of God Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Agarak

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Agarak.

Name Description
Ծորի ջրվեժ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
650 m (2,133 ft)
Area
6.0 km² (2.3 mi²)
Founded
1949
Postal Code
3403
Twinned With
Salihorsk

🇦🇲 About Armenia

Capital Yerevan
Population 3,090,500
Area 29,800 km²
GDP (USD) $24,185,982,216
GDP per capita $8,159
HDI 0.786
Life expectancy 77.5 years
Internet users 80.0%
Urban population 65.7%
Currency AMD (Dram)
Languages Armenian
Calling code +374
TLD .am
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Armenia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ամանոր
Jan 2 New Year's Day Ամանոր
Jan 5 Christmas Day Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Jan 6 Christmas Day Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Jan 28 Army Day Բանակի օր
Mar 8 Women's Day Կանանց տոն
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ամանոր
Apr 24 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Եղեռնի զոհերի հիշատակի օր
May 1 Labour Day Աշխատանքի օր
May 9 Victory and Peace Day Հաղթանակի և Խաղաղության տոն
May 28 Republic Day Հանրապետության օր
Jul 5 Constitution Day Սահմանադրության օր
Sep 21 Independence Day Անկախության օր
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Ամանոր

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What is the population of Agarak?

Agarak has a population of 4,300 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1,853 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Agarak?

Agarak has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.0 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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