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Akhtala, Armenia

Lori · Armenia

Akhtala is a small town in Lori, Armenia with a population of 2,395. Elevation: 2,323 ft (708 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,395 Population 1,443/sq mi density
2,323 ft Elevation 708 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
24.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Akhtala

Akhtala

Akhtala, is a town and municipal community in the Lori Province of Armenia, located along the Shamlugh river, on the slopes of Lalvar mountain, at a distance of 186 km (116 mi) north of the capital Yerevan and 62 km (39 mi) north of provincial centre Vanadzor.

People

Population2,395
Density1,443/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain24.0 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,323 ft (708 m)
Population2,395
Population Density1,443 / sq mi
Elevation2,323 ft (708 m)
Coordinates41.1495°, 44.7817°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceLori
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation24.0 inches (609 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)

About Akhtala

Akhtala is a small town in Armenia (Lori) with a population of 2,395. The city sits at an elevation of 2,323 feet (708 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Akhtala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,323 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below Armenia avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,323 ft (708 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density1,443/sq mi
Coordinates41.1495°N, 44.7817°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 92 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 148 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 140 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 90 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 65 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 86 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 115 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 60 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 128 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 55 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 59 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 69 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 70 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 129 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 68 km
Sep 5, 1994 9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia M4.7 147 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 55 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 102 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 66 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 85 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 98 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 100 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 149 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 162 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 166 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Akhtala has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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Museums in Akhtala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum
Mikoyan Brothers Museum
National Museum of Armenia(Alaverdi Branch)
Tumanyan Matchbox Label Museum

Libraries in Akhtala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gallery of Library0.0
International Library0.0
Matenadaran (Library)0.0
Matenadaran (library)0.0

Farmers Markets in Akhtala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dzavaryans' Supermarket

Restaurants in Akhtala

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nurik

Train Stations in Akhtala

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akhtala

Stadiums & Teams in Akhtala

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Ski Resorts Near Akhtala

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Akhtala

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base-Medium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base-Medium Airport
Vaziani Air Base-Medium Airport
Akstafa Airport-Small Airport
Berd Airport-Small Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training Airfield-Small Airport
Stepanavan Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akhtala

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Akhtala Monastery
Saint George church
Trinity church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
740 m (2,428 ft)
Area
4.3 km² (1.7 mi²)
Founded
1800
Website
akhtala.am
Twinned With
Kobuleti

🇦🇲 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Akhtala

What is the population of Akhtala?

Akhtala has a population of 2,395 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1,443 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akhtala?

Akhtala has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.0 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

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