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Meghri, Armenia

Syunik · Armenia

Meghri is a small town in Syunik, Armenia with a population of 4,175. Elevation: 2,461 ft (750 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

4,175 Population 3,599/sq mi density
2,461 ft Elevation 750 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
14.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Meghri

Meghri

Meghri is a town and the centre of the Meghri Municipality of the Syunik Province in southern Armenia, near the border with Iran. As of the 2011 census, the population of the town was 4,580. According to the 2020 official estimate, Meghri's population is around 4,500. As of the 2022 census, the population of the town was 4,159. Meghri is located 376 km south of the capital Yerevan and 73 km south of the provincial capital Kapan.

People

Population4,175
Density3,599/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain14.0 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Population4,175
Population Density3,599 / sq mi
Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Coordinates38.9012°, 46.2431°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceSyunik
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation14.0 inches (356 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Meghri

Meghri is a small town in Armenia (Syunik) with a population of 4,175. The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet (750 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Meghri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 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 14.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Armenia avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density3,599/sq mi
Coordinates38.9012°N, 46.2431°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"
63% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 20, 2024.

Aug 11, 2012 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran M6.4 81 km
Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 72 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 128 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 124 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 130 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 63 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 66 km
Aug 27, 2017 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran M5.2 131 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 129 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 111 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 65 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 69 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 123 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 123 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 67 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 102 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 69 km
Aug 16, 2012 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 69 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 48 km
Aug 11, 2012 32 km W of Ahar, Iran M4.8 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 119 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 133 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 187 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in

Meghri has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Meghri

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Meghri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
museum
museum
museum

Hotels in Meghri

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haer B&B
Hotel Family

Restaurants in Meghri

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Falanga
IMPER GHARS

Cafes in Meghri

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HamTes
Lord

Monuments in Meghri

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Artsvadzor
фарамазов статуе

Castles in Meghri

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meghri Fortress

Banks in Meghri

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ACBA
Ardshinbank
VTB

Stadiums & Teams in Meghri

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Meghri

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Meghri

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goris AirportSmall Airport
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport
Syunik AirportYUKSmall Airport
Zangilan International AirportZZESmall Airport

Post Offices in Meghri

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HayPost 3401

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meghri

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Mother of God Church
Saint Sargis church
Surb Hovhannes

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
650 m (2,133 ft)
Area
3.0 km² (1.2 mi²)
Founded
906
Postal Code
3401–3402
Website
meghri.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 Meghri

What is the population of Meghri?

Meghri has a population of 4,175 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 3,599 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Meghri?

Meghri has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.0 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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