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Gharibjanyan, Armenia

Shirak · Armenia

Gharibjanyan is a small town in Shirak, Armenia with a population of 937. Elevation: 4,836 ft (1,474 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

937 Population 202/sq mi density
4,836 ft Elevation 1,474 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Gharibjanyan

Gharibjanyan

Gharibjanyan, known as Aleksandrovka until 1935, is a village in the Akhuryan Municipality of the Shirak Province of Armenia. The village was renamed in 1935 in honor of Bolshevik leader Bagrat Gharibjanyan, killed in 1920.

People

Population937
Density202/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation4,836 ft (1,474 m)
Population937
Population Density202 / sq mi
Elevation4,836 ft (1,474 m)
Coordinates40.7403°, 43.8041°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceShirak
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (801 mm)
Annual Snowfall90.4 inches (230 cm)

About Gharibjanyan

Gharibjanyan is a small town in Armenia (Shirak) with a population of 937. The city sits at an elevation of 4,836 feet (1,474 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.

Gharibjanyan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 329 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 90.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,836 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Armenia avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,836 ft (1,474 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates40.7403°N, 43.8041°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 90.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 130 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 69 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 77 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 50 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 111 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 133 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 52 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 109 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 47 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 39 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 96 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 50 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 124 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 61 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 149 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 149 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 81 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 47 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 120 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 41 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 90 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 113 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 123 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 154 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 178 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Gharibjanyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Gharibjanyan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Aurora MP3 256 kbps
Radio Marshall MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gharibjanyan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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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Libraries in Gharibjanyan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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Farmers Markets in Gharibjanyan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aida's Market
Gamma
Gyumri Central Market
Karo Market
Market
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Լաջինի միջանցք
Հայկ

Restaurants in Gharibjanyan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parvana

Gas Stations in Gharibjanyan

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Gharibjanyan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Alexandrapol/ Gyumri Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gharibjanyan

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Airports Near Gharibjanyan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Kars AirportKSYMedium Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoktember Highway StripSmall Airport
Stepanavan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Founded
1935

🇦🇲 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 Gharibjanyan

What is the population of Gharibjanyan?

Gharibjanyan has a population of 937 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 202 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gharibjanyan?

Gharibjanyan 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.

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