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Geghamasar, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Geghamasar is a small town in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 938. Elevation: 6,716 ft (2,047 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

938 Population 869/sq mi density
6,716 ft Elevation 2,047 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Geghamasar

Geghamasar

Geghamasar, known until 8 August 1991 as Shishkaya, is a village in the Vardenis Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

People

Population938
Density869/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation6,716 ft (2,047 m)
Population938
Population Density869 / sq mi
Elevation6,716 ft (2,047 m)
Coordinates40.3109°, 45.6792°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (512 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)

About Geghamasar

Geghamasar is a small town in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 938. The city sits at an elevation of 6,716 feet (2,047 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Geghamasar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,716 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below Armenia avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,716 ft (2,047 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density869/sq mi
Coordinates40.3109°N, 45.6792°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 35 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 109 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 137 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 42 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 129 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 130 km
May 26, 2015 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan M4.6 118 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 14 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 137 km
Jun 7, 1993 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan M4.4 66 km
Jan 23, 2021 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia M4.4 71 km
Jul 22, 2024 17 km S of Ts’nori, Georgia M4.4 130 km
Apr 11, 2023 36 km ESE of Doğubayazıt, Turkey M4.3 142 km
May 2, 1991 Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M4.3 123 km
Nov 12, 1991 27 km S of Sharur City, Azerbaijan M4.3 129 km
Mar 27, 1991 15 km SSE of Vahan, Armenia M4.3 25 km
Jun 17, 2001 26 km SSW of Hats’avan, Armenia M4.2 119 km
Jun 6, 2018 2 km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia M4.2 133 km
Jul 29, 2001 3 km N of Yevlakh, Azerbaijan M4.2 130 km
Sep 25, 1998 13 km NNE of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 32 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 58 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 59 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 128 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 136 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in

Geghamasar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 19°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Geghamasar

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Geghamasar secondary school
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Farmers Markets in Geghamasar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Malqara Bazarı \ Düzyurd
Malqara Bazarı \ Yenikənd
near Arayik
near Ashot
near Boris

Airports Near Geghamasar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ganja International AirportGNJLarge Airport
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
2,044 m (6,706 ft)
Postal Code
1608

🇦🇲 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 Geghamasar

What is the population of Geghamasar?

Geghamasar has a population of 938 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 869 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Geghamasar?

Geghamasar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.2 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

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