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Jrarat, Armenia

Armavir · Armenia

Jrarat is a small town in Armavir, Armenia with a population of 3,052. Elevation: 2,769 ft (844 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,052 Population 635/sq mi density
2,769 ft Elevation 844 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
9.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Jrarat

Jrarat formerly known as Gharkhun or Verin Gharkhun, is a village in the Armavir Province of Armenia. It has a large poultry industry and nearby is a piece of land reserved for the cochineal dye beetles, Porphyrophora hamelii.

People

Population3,052
Density635/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain9.3 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Population3,052
Population Density635 / sq mi
Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Coordinates40.0721°, 44.2714°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceArmavir
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation9.3 inches (235 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)

About Jrarat

Jrarat is a small town in Armenia (Armavir) with a population of 3,052. The city sits at an elevation of 2,769 feet (844 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Climate in Jrarat

Jrarat has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2°C / 28°F -5.2° / 1.3° 28.6
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -3° / 4.8° 28.2
Mar 7°C / 45°F 2.3° / 11.8° 33.7
Apr 12.9°C / 55°F 7.7° / 18.1° 57.6
May 17.6°C / 64°F 11.8° / 23.4° 52.0
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 16° / 29.3° 22.2
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 19.8° / 33° 20.6
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 19.7° / 32.8° 7.9
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 14.8° / 28° 13.8
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.9° 23.4
Nov 7.5°C / 46°F 3.2° / 11.8° 27.2
Dec 1°C / 34°F -2° / 4.1° 23.1
Jrarat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 335 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 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,769 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above Armenia avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density635/sq mi
Coordinates40.0721°N, 44.2714°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
76% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 1.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 123 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 138 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 120 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 132 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 103 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 135 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 42 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 89 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 117 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 79 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 16 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 55 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 150 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 125 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 136 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 89 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 148 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 52 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 121 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 42 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 51 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 66 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 87 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 109 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 125 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in

Jrarat has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 31°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Jrarat

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kiss FM Armenia MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Jrarat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albert & Tove Boyajin museum
Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House
Alexander Spendiaryan House Museum
Ara Sargsyan's & Hakob Kojoyan's museum
Ararat Brandy Museum
Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art
Arthur Tarkhanyan Centre
Cafesjian Center for the Arts
CBA Visitor Centre
Ervand Kochar Museum
Galentz museum
Geological museum named after H.Karapetyan
Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Ejmiatsin
House Museum of Aram Khachaturyan
Hovhannes Tumanyan House-Museum
Hovsep Margaryan house-museum
Khoren Ter-Harutyunyan Museum
Komitas Museum-Institute
Lusik Aguletsi House-Museum and Art Cafe
Martiros Saryan House-Museum
Matenadaran
Metsamor historical-archeological museum-reserve
Modern Art Museum of Yerevan
Museum aft. Hovhanes Hovhanisyan
Museum of Armenian Genocide
Museum of Armenian Railways
Museum of Charle Aznavour
Museum of History of Armenia
Museum of history of musaler battle and ethnography of armenians of Musaler
Museum of Russian Art
Museum of soldiers who died in the Karabakh war
National Cinematheque Film Museum
National Gallery
National Museum-Institute of Architecture after Alexander Tamanyan
National Olympic Museum of Armenia
Near East Museum
Nor Arvestanots
Noy-Ararat Museum
Perch Proshyan House-Museum
Sergey Parajanov museum
Shengavit
Silva Kaputikjan Museum
Soviet Club
State Museum of Literature and Art After Yeghishe Charents
State Museum of Nature of Armenia
The museum of Karen Demirchyan
Yeghishe Charents Memorial Museum
Yerevan History Museum
Zoravar Andranik museum dedicated to Fidai movement
Zvartnots Cathedral

Libraries in Jrarat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Avetiq Isahakyan Central Library0.0
Book world0.0
Book world0.0
Central Library Aft. H. Hovhannisyan0.0
Isahakyan Library branch No 210.0
Isahakyan Library branch No 210.0
Khnko Aper National Children's Library0.0
Khnko Aper National Children's Library0.0
Library0.0
Library for Architecture0.0
Library for Architecture0.0
Library №22 of Kentron Administrative District0.0
Library №22 of Kentron Administrative District0.0
Manoukian Manuscript Library0.0
National Archives of Armenia0.0
National Archives of Armenia0.0
National Archives of Armenia Branch 20.0
National Archives of Armenia Branch 20.0
The 29th Library Branch0.0
Vache and Tamar Manukyan`s matenadaran0.0
Writers Union Of Armenia0.0
Writers Union Of Armenia0.0
Библиотека №160.0
Библиотека №160.0

Farmers Markets in Jrarat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"Charbakh Market"
"Charbakh Market"
"Surmalu"
555 market
555 market
Agricultural market of Tsiatsan community of Armavir region
Ararat Auto City
Farm Market "Malatia"
Farmer's market on weekends
GUM Market
Kayaran farmers market
Kayaran Shuka
Kayaran Shuka
Komitasi Shuka
Marcartti
Marcartti
Market
Market
Masis (Hro) End of buildings
Mehmandar store
Noragavit Market
Shuka tntesakan
Vernissage
Հրազդանի շուկա
Շուկա
Շուկա
Շուկա

Breweries in Jrarat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BeerGeek
BeerGeek
Craft Story
Craft Story

Stadiums & Teams in Jrarat

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Jrarat

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Jrarat

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Hoktember Highway StripSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Jrarat

38 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
"Kilikia"
"Kinezis" Medical center
"Madatyan" Psychological Center
"Medline"
Achapnyak Medical
Alexander Malayan Vision and Aesthetic Center
Argine Davtyan aesthetic medical and beauty center
Axiomed
Dalimed
Delta Clinic
DiaLab
DPC Medical Center
Este Life
Eva med
Express Lazer
Glasbo Clinic
GM medical center
Halomed
Helios
Kantegh Medical Center
Matikyan Dental Clinic
Medbalance
Medbalance medical center
Medclub clinic
Medesy
Medical Center
Polyclinic No 15
Polyclinic No8
Prom-Test Laboratory
Republican Children’s Rehabilitation Center
Salzgrotte
Sirmed
Vardanants Medical Center ''Kochar'' Branch
VitaMed
Wellmed
Wigmore clinic
МИБС
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
835 m (2,740 ft)

🇦🇲 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 Jrarat

What is the population of Jrarat?

Jrarat has a population of 3,052 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 635 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jrarat?

Jrarat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.3 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

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