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Gargar, Armenia

Lori · Armenia

Gargar is a small town in Lori, Armenia with a population of 1,414. Elevation: 4,616 ft (1,407 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,414 Population 271/sq mi density
4,616 ft Elevation 1,407 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Gargar

Gargar

Gargar is a village in the Lori Province of Armenia.

People

Population1,414
Density271/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Population1,414
Population Density271 / sq mi
Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Coordinates40.9577°, 44.4416°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceLori
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.8 inches (58 cm)

About Gargar

Gargar is a small town in Armenia (Lori) with a population of 1,414. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet (1,407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Gargar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 303 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below Armenia avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates40.9577°N, 44.4416°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 76 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 133 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 43 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 124 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 92 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 138 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 88 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 36 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 20 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 103 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 124 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 100 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 53 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 56 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 46 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 43 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 137 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 149 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 27 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 52 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 89 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 90 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 140 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 151 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 157 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 185 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Gargar has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Gargar

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Gargar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum
Mikoyan Brothers Museum
Museum of Local Lore of Lori Pambak
National Museum of Armenia(Alaverdi Branch)
Stepan Shaumian's Museum
Stepan Zoryan's House Museum
Tumanyan Matchbox Label Museum
Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts

Libraries in Gargar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
International Library0.0
Lori Regional Library after Vahan Teryan0.0
Matenadaran (Library)0.0
Mkrtich Sargsyan Children Library №20.0
Samvel Zuloyan Children Library №20.0
Գրադարան0.0
Մասսայական Գրադարան Մասնաճյուղ №30.0

Farmers Markets in Gargar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dzavaryans' Supermarket
Market
Բանջարեղենի շուկա

Gas Stations in Gargar

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM #3676503558
AM #3676503559
AM #6801155956

Stadiums & Teams in Gargar

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Ski Resorts Near Gargar

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Gargar

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base-Medium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base-Medium Airport
Vaziani Air Base-Medium Airport
Arzni Airport-Small Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training Airfield-Small Airport
Stepanavan Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gargar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HayPost 1909

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,410 m (4,626 ft)
Area
14.6 km² (5.6 mi²)
Founded
1790

🇦🇲 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 Gargar

What is the population of Gargar?

Gargar has a population of 1,414 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 271 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gargar?

Gargar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches, with 22.8 inches of snow.

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