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Kajaran, Armenia

Syunik · Armenia

Kajaran is a small city in Syunik, Armenia with a population of 6,535. Elevation: 5,938 ft (1,810 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,535 Population 6,051/sq mi density
5,938 ft Elevation 1,810 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Kajaran

Kajaran

Kajaran is a town and the centre of the Kajaran Municipality of the Syunik Province in southern Armenia. It is located 356 km south of the capital Yerevan, 25 km west of the provincial centre Kapan, and 50 km north of the Armenia-Iran border.

People

Population6,535
Density6,051/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation5,938 ft (1,810 m)
Population6,535
Population Density6,051 / sq mi
Elevation5,938 ft (1,810 m)
Coordinates39.1509°, 46.1567°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceSyunik
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (501 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Kajaran

Kajaran is a small city in Armenia (Syunik) with a population of 6,535. The city sits at an elevation of 5,938 feet (1,810 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Climate in Kajaran

Kajaran has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 274 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 19.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 21.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 28.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 38.4
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 42.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 25.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 5.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 27.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 25.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.8
Kajaran has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,938 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below Armenia avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,938 ft (1,810 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density6,051/sq mi
Coordinates39.1509°N, 46.1567°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4.

Aug 11, 2012 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran M6.4 108 km
Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 99 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 135 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 132 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 137 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 91 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 94 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 119 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 136 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 130 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 130 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 95 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 91 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 96 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 105 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 94 km
Aug 16, 2012 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 96 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 76 km
Oct 20, 2003 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.8 148 km
Aug 11, 2012 32 km W of Ahar, Iran M4.8 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 92 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 104 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 160 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 171 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 198 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
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
April 35°F (1°C) 3.0 in
May 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
August 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Kajaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 16°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.9").

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Museums in Kajaran

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Elcibeyin Ev Muzeyi
Historical Museum Sh. Movsisyan
History Museum
Kapan modern art museum
Matenadaran museum
museum
museum
museum
Tatev Oil Mill

Banks in Kajaran

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ameriabank

Stadiums & Teams in Kajaran

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Airports Near Kajaran

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Goris Airport-Small Airport
Sisian Airstrip-Small Airport
Syunik AirportYUKSmall Airport
Zangilan International AirportZZESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kajaran

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Hakob Church
Tashtun Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,950 m (6,398 ft)
Area
2.8 km² (1.1 mi²)
Founded
1947
Postal Code
3309
Website
kajaran.am/

🇦🇲 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 Kajaran

What is the population of Kajaran?

Kajaran has a population of 6,535 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 6,051 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kajaran?

Kajaran has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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