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Beniamin, Armenia
Shirak · Armenia
Beniamin is a small town in Shirak, Armenia with a population of 570. Elevation: 5,023 ft (1,531 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Beniamin
Beniamin is a village in the Akhuryan Municipality of the Shirak Province of Armenia. The town was renamed in 1945 in honor of Beniamin Galstian, a World War II general and native of the town. According to Ghevont Alishan, the old name of the village is "Chlofkhan or Chalovkhan", and was founded in 1828-1830 in the territory of the historical city of Draskhanakert. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported its population was 745 in 2010, up from 702 at the 2001 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 570 |
| Population Density | 1,239 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,023 ft (1,531 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6903°, 43.8529° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
| Country | 🇦🇲 Armenia |
| State / Province | Shirak |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (801 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 90.4 inches (230 cm) |
About Beniamin
Beniamin is a small town in Armenia (Shirak) with a population of 570. The city sits at an elevation of 5,023 feet (1,531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below Armenia avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,023 ft (1,531 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6903°N, 43.8529°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 107 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 117 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 148 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 171 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Beniamin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near Beniamin
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Aurora | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Marshall | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Beniamin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avetic Isahakyan's Home and Museum | ||||
| Hovhannes Shiraz Home and Museum | ||||
| Kumayri Archeological Museum | ||||
| Mher Mkrtchyan Home and Museum | ||||
| Minas Avetisyan House-museum | ||||
| Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life | ||||
| Shirak Regional Museum | ||||
| The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sister | ||||
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Farmers Markets in Beniamin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aida's Market | |||||
| Gamma | |||||
| Gyumri Central Market | |||||
| Karo Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| ԳԱ-ԵՐ | |||||
| Գյումրու Շուկա | |||||
| Լաջինի միջանցք | |||||
| Հայկ |
Restaurants in Beniamin
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Beniamin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Alexandrapol/ Gyumri Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Beniamin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Beniamin
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shirak International Airport | LWN | Large Airport |
| Zvartnots International Airport | EVN | Large Airport |
| Erebuni Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Iğdır Airport | IGD | Medium Airport |
| Kars Airport | KSY | Medium Airport |
| Arzni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoktember Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Stepanavan Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Beniamin
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beniamin Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Beniamin?
Beniamin has a population of 570 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1,239 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Beniamin?
Beniamin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 90.4 inches of snow.