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Charchakis, Armenia
Aragatsotn · Armenia
Charchakis is a small town in Aragatsotn, Armenia with a population of 700. Elevation: 6,978 ft (2,127 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Charchakis
Charchakis is a village in the Alagyaz Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It was originally known as Charchakes and Jarjaris. Between 1978 and 2006 the village was known as Derek. Derek means spring or source in Kurmanji Kurdish. It is home to a ruined church dating back to the 5th century.
People
Climate
| Population | 700 |
| Population Density | 63 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,978 ft (2,127 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6997°, 44.3240° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
| Country | 🇦🇲 Armenia |
| State / Province | Aragatsotn |
| Average Temperature | 35°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.2 inches (791 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 72.2 inches (183 cm) |
About Charchakis
Charchakis is a small town in Armenia (Aragatsotn) with a population of 700. The city sits at an elevation of 6,978 feet (2,127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below Armenia avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,978 ft (2,127 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6997°N, 44.3240°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 74 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 111 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 141 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 141 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 154 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Charchakis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.9").
Radio Stations near Charchakis
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Aurora | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Marshall | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Charchakis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Local Lore of Lori Pambak | ||||
| Stepan Zoryan's House Museum | ||||
| Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts |
Libraries in Charchakis
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Regional Library after Vahan Teryan | 0.0 | |||||
| Mkrtich Sargsyan Children Library №2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Samvel Zuloyan Children Library №2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Մասսայական Գրադարան Մասնաճյուղ №3 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Charchakis
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market | |||||
| Բանջարեղենի շուկա |
Stadiums & Teams in Charchakis
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Charchakis
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaghkadzor Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Charchakis
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 |
| Arzni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoktember Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sky Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stepanavan Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Charchakis
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dzhardzharis Church |
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What is the population of Charchakis?
Charchakis has a population of 700 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Charchakis?
Charchakis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 72.2 inches of snow.