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Marmashen, Armenia

Shirak · Armenia

Marmashen is a small town in Shirak, Armenia with a population of 1,598. Elevation: 5,312 ft (1,619 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

1,598 Population 3,805/sq mi density
5,312 ft Elevation 1,619 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Marmashen

Marmashen

Marmashen is a village in the Akhuryan Municipality of the Shirak Province of Armenia.

People

Population1,598
Density3,805/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation5,312 ft (1,619 m)
Population1,598
Population Density3,805 / sq mi
Elevation5,312 ft (1,619 m)
Coordinates40.8349°, 43.7779°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceShirak
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (557 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.7 inches (15 cm)

About Marmashen

Marmashen is a small town in Armenia (Shirak) with a population of 1,598. The city sits at an elevation of 5,312 feet (1,619 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Marmashen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,312 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below Armenia avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,312 ft (1,619 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density3,805/sq mi
Coordinates40.8349°N, 43.7779°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 132 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 59 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 41 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 76 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 117 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 138 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 120 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 43 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 106 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 39 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 39 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 143 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 52 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 41 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 135 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 73 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 38 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 38 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 131 km
Dec 5, 1999 14 km SSW of Göle, Turkey M4.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 49 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 79 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 120 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 134 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 165 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 186 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.0 in

Marmashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Marmashen

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Aurora MP3 256 kbps
Radio Marshall MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Marmashen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Avetic Isahakyan's Home and Museum
Hovhannes Shiraz Home and Museum
Kumayri Archeological Museum
Mher Mkrtchyan Home and Museum
Minas Avetisyan House-museum
Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life
Shirak Regional Museum
The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sister
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Libraries in Marmashen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Գրադարան0.0

Farmers Markets in Marmashen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aida's Market
Gamma
Gyumri Central Market
Karo Market
Market
ԳԱ-ԵՐ
Գյումրու Շուկա
Լաջինի միջանցք
Հայկ

Breweries in Marmashen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Alexandrapol/ Gyumri Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Marmashen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Marmashen

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Kars AirportKSYMedium Airport
Stepanavan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marmashen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Тух Манук

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,620 m (5,315 ft)
Area
1.1 km² (0.4 mi²)

🇦🇲 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 Marmashen

What is the population of Marmashen?

Marmashen has a population of 1,598 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 3,805 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marmashen?

Marmashen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.

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