Sign In Register

Karinj, Armenia

Lori · Armenia

Karinj is a small town in Lori, Armenia with a population of 525. Elevation: 4,055 ft (1,236 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

525 Population 1,346/sq mi density
4,055 ft Elevation 1,236 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

Discover Karinj, Armenia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Karinj

Karinj

Karinj is a village in the Lori Province of Armenia. It belongs to the municipality of Tumanyan.

People

Population525
Density1,346/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Population525
Population Density1,346 / sq mi
Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Coordinates40.9724°, 44.6898°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceLori
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.8 inches (58 cm)

About Karinj

Karinj is a small town in Armenia (Lori) with a population of 525. The city sits at an elevation of 4,055 feet (1,236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Karinj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 303 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,055 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below Armenia avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,346/sq mi
Coordinates40.9724°N, 44.6898°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 92 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 61 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 111 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 76 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 108 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 147 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 55 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 107 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 40 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 91 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 66 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 64 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 115 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 69 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 61 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 47 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 118 km
Jul 7, 1998 20 km SE of Q’vareli, Georgia M4.6 148 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 120 km
Feb 18, 1992 8 km NNW of Akhalk’alak’i, Georgia M4.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 64 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 81 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 104 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 138 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 145 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 148 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 193 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Karinj has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 25°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").

View full weather details →

Museums in Karinj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dilijan Local Lore Museum & Picture Gallery
Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum
Mikoyan Brothers Museum
Museum of Armenian dram
Museum of Armenian Textile
Museum of Local Lore of Lori Pambak
National Museum of Armenia(Alaverdi Branch)
Stepan Zoryan's House Museum
Tumanyan Matchbox Label Museum
Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts

Libraries in Karinj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gallery of Library0.0
International Library0.0
Lori Regional Library after Vahan Teryan0.0
Matenadaran (Library)0.0
Matenadaran (library)0.0
Mkrtich Sargsyan Children Library №20.0
Samvel Zuloyan Children Library №20.0
Մասսայական Գրադարան Մասնաճյուղ №30.0

Farmers Markets in Karinj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dzavaryans' Supermarket
Market
Univermag
Բանջարեղենի շուկա

Stadiums & Teams in Karinj

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Karinj

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Karinj

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air BaseMedium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air BaseMedium Airport
Vaziani Air BaseMedium Airport
Akstafa AirportSmall Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training AirfieldSmall Airport
Stepanavan AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Karinj

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Balance

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,230 m (4,036 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Karinj.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Karinj

What is the population of Karinj?

Karinj has a population of 525 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1,346 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karinj?

Karinj has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches, with 22.8 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Karinj with another city: