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Jajur, Armenia

Shirak · Armenia

Jajur is a small town in Shirak, Armenia with a population of 645. Elevation: 5,564 ft (1,696 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

645 Population 977/sq mi density
5,564 ft Elevation 1,696 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Jajur

Jajur

Jajur is a village in the Akhuryan Municipality of the Shirak Province of Armenia. The village was established in 1828 when a lime extraction facility was established nearby.

People

Population645
Density977/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation5,564 ft (1,696 m)
Population645
Population Density977 / sq mi
Elevation5,564 ft (1,696 m)
Coordinates40.8515°, 43.9534°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceShirak
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)

About Jajur

Jajur is a small town in Armenia (Shirak) with a population of 645. The city sits at an elevation of 5,564 feet (1,696 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Jajur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,564 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below Armenia avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,564 ft (1,696 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density977/sq mi
Coordinates40.8515°N, 43.9534°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

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 M5.7 146 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 60 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 91 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 35 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 124 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 129 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 121 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 53 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 101 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 24 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 31 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 132 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 135 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 65 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 47 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 145 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 35 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 32 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 132 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 26 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 80 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 109 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 131 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 166 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 176 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 26°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
April 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Jajur has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 16°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Jajur

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Jajur

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 Jajur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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Farmers Markets in Jajur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aida's Market
Gamma
Gyumri Central Market
Karo Market
Market
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Գյումրու Շուկա
Լաջինի միջանցք
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Breweries in Jajur

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Alexandrapol/ Gyumri Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Jajur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jajur

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training AirfieldSmall Airport
Stepanavan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,700 m (5,578 ft)
Area
2.5 km² (1.0 mi²)
Founded
1828

🇦🇲 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 Jajur

What is the population of Jajur?

Jajur has a population of 645 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 977 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jajur?

Jajur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

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