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Margara, Armenia
Armavir · Armenia
Margara is a small city in Armavir, Armenia with a population of 5,783. Elevation: 2,766 ft (843 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Margara
Margara is a town in the Armavir Province of Armenia. Margara is the closest border crossing to Turkey from Yerevan, though Turkey closed the border with Armenia in 1993. The town is located on the other side of Alican. Margara has a road bridge across the Arax River to Turkey. The Margara border crossing was guarded by guards of the Russian Federal Security Service from 1992 to 2025. The Border Guard Service of Armenia patrols this crossing between Armenia and Turkey.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,783 |
| Population Density | 967 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,766 ft (843 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0333°, 44.1805° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
| Country | 🇦🇲 Armenia |
| State / Province | Armavir |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.1 inches (257 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.6 inches (22 cm) |
About Margara
Margara is a small city in Armenia (Armavir) with a population of 5,783. The city sits at an elevation of 2,766 feet (843 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.
Climate in Margara
Margara 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Armenia avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,766 ft (843 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0333°N, 44.1805°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 38 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 75 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 80 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 115 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 133 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| 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 |
Margara has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 30°F in January 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").
Radio Stations near Margara
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss FM Armenia | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Margara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House | ||||
| Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Ejmiatsin | ||||
| Khoren Ter-Harutyunyan Museum | ||||
| Metsamor historical-archeological museum-reserve | ||||
| Museum aft. Hovhanes Hovhanisyan | ||||
| Museum of history of musaler battle and ethnography of armenians of Musaler | ||||
| National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of the Liberation Struggle | ||||
| Zvartnots Cathedral |
Libraries in Margara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library Aft. H. Hovhannisyan | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manoukian Manuscript Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vache and Tamar Manukyan`s matenadaran | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Margara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural market of Tsiatsan community of Armavir region | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Mehmandar store |
Stadiums & Teams in Margara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Margara
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaghkadzor Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Margara
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shirak International Airport | LWN | Large Airport |
| Zvartnots International Airport | EVN | Large Airport |
| Erebuni Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Iğdır Airport | IGD | Medium Airport |
| Arzni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoktember Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sky Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Margara?
Margara has a population of 5,783 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 967 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Margara?
Margara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.