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Lchavan, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Lchavan is a small town in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 510. Elevation: 6,745 ft (2,056 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

510 Population 155/sq mi density
6,745 ft Elevation 2,056 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Lchavan

Lchavan

Lchavan is a village in the Vardenis Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, located to the southeast of Lake Sevan.

People

Population510
Density155/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation6,745 ft (2,056 m)
Population510
Population Density155 / sq mi
Elevation6,745 ft (2,056 m)
Coordinates40.1492°, 45.6109°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)

About Lchavan

Lchavan is a small town in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 6,745 feet (2,056 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Lchavan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,745 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below Armenia avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,745 ft (2,056 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates40.1492°N, 45.6109°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 45 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 146 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 141 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 99 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 27 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 149 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 149 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 111 km
May 26, 2015 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan M4.6 132 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 29 km
Jan 16, 2022 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan M4.4 141 km
Jul 22, 2024 17 km S of Ts’nori, Georgia M4.4 149 km
Jun 7, 1993 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan M4.4 62 km
Jan 23, 2021 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia M4.4 53 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 141 km
Mar 9, 1999 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.4 134 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey M4.4 148 km
May 2, 1991 Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M4.3 138 km
Apr 11, 2023 36 km ESE of Doğubayazıt, Turkey M4.3 126 km
Nov 12, 1991 27 km S of Sharur City, Azerbaijan M4.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 17 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 40 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 54 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 122 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 127 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Lchavan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Lchavan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Akhpradzor school
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Farmers Markets in Lchavan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
near Arayik
near Ashot
near Boris

Airports Near Lchavan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ganja International AirportGNJLarge Airport
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Goris AirportSmall Airport
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lchavan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Makenyants Monastery

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan

🇦🇲 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 Lchavan

What is the population of Lchavan?

Lchavan has a population of 510 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lchavan?

Lchavan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

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