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Aratashen, Armenia

Armavir · Armenia

Aratashen is a small town in Armavir, Armenia with a population of 3,025. Elevation: 2,785 ft (849 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3,025 Population 446/sq mi density
2,785 ft Elevation 849 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Aratashen

Aratashen is a town in the Armavir Province of Armenia. It is located on the Ararat Plain.

People

Population3,025
Density446/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Population3,025
Population Density446 / sq mi
Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Coordinates40.1282°, 44.2280°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceArmavir
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)

About Aratashen

Aratashen is a small town in Armenia (Armavir) with a population of 3,025. The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet (849 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Climate in Aratashen

Aratashen has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2°C / 28°F -5.2° / 1.3° 28.6
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -3° / 4.8° 28.2
Mar 7°C / 45°F 2.3° / 11.8° 33.7
Apr 12.9°C / 55°F 7.7° / 18.1° 57.6
May 17.6°C / 64°F 11.8° / 23.4° 52.0
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 16° / 29.3° 22.2
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 19.8° / 33° 20.6
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 19.7° / 32.8° 7.9
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 14.8° / 28° 13.8
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.9° 23.4
Nov 7.5°C / 46°F 3.2° / 11.8° 27.2
Dec 1°C / 34°F -2° / 4.1° 23.1
Aratashen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 337 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Armenia avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates40.1282°N, 44.2280°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (May) 1.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 144 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 116 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 131 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 104 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 117 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 131 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 128 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 46 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 22 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 110 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 82 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 84 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 129 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 59 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 118 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 93 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 143 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 114 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 56 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 45 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 48 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 68 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 91 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 114 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 129 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 163 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 Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in

Aratashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 30°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Aratashen

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kiss FM Armenia MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Aratashen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House
Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Ejmiatsin
Khoren Ter-Harutyunyan Museum
Metsamor historical-archeological museum-reserve
Museum aft. Hovhanes Hovhanisyan
Museum of history of musaler battle and ethnography of armenians of Musaler
Museum of soldiers who died in the Karabakh war
Perch Proshyan House-Museum
Shengavit
Soviet Club
The house-museum of Viktor Hambardzumyan
Zvartnots Cathedral

Libraries in Aratashen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library Aft. H. Hovhannisyan0.0
Library0.0
Manoukian Manuscript Library0.0
Vache and Tamar Manukyan`s matenadaran0.0

Farmers Markets in Aratashen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"Charbakh Market"
"Charbakh Market"
555 market
555 market
Agricultural market of Tsiatsan community of Armavir region
Ararat Auto City
Farm Market "Malatia"
Market
Masis (Hro) End of buildings
Mehmandar store
Noragavit Market
Shuka tntesakan

Breweries in Aratashen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BeerGeek
BeerGeek

Stadiums & Teams in Aratashen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Aratashen

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Aratashen

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Hoktember Highway StripSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Aratashen

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Achapnyak Medical
Polyclinic No 15
VitaMed
МИБС
Արգավանդի առողջության առաջնային պահպանման կենտրոն

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
845 m (2,772 ft)
Area
9.7 km² (3.7 mi²)
Postal Code
1118

🇦🇲 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 Aratashen

What is the population of Aratashen?

Aratashen has a population of 3,025 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 446 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aratashen?

Aratashen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.

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