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Movses, Armenia

Tavush · Armenia

Movses is a small town in Tavush, Armenia with a population of 1,487. Elevation: 2,680 ft (817 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

1,487 Population 204/sq mi density
2,680 ft Elevation 817 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Movses

Movses is an Armenian given name, equivalent to Moses. It gave rise to the surname Movsesian.

People

Population1,487
Density204/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Population1,487
Population Density204 / sq mi
Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Coordinates40.9053°, 45.4884°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceTavush
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (506 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Movses

Movses is a small town in Armenia (Tavush) with a population of 1,487. The city sits at an elevation of 2,680 feet (817 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Movses experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,680 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Armenia avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates40.9053°N, 45.4884°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 130 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 128 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 126 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 129 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 127 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 141 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 106 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 46 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 124 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 135 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 125 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 105 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 131 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 122 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 126 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 130 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 124 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 95 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 133 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 81 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 100 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 116 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 123 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 166 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Driest

Movses has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Movses

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ağstafa Tarix Diyarşunaslıq Muzeyi
Aşıq Hüseyn Bozalqanlının Ev Müzeyi \ Tovuz
Aşıq Sənəti Muzeyi \ Tovuz
Berd History museum
Çingiz Ağanın Evi \ Qazax
Diyarşünaslıq Evi \ Əzizbəyli
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Ağstafa
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Qazax
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Tovuz
Literature Museum
Qazax Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi
Seyid Cəfər Ev Muzeyi \ Yanıqlı
Tovuz Rayon Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi
Vaqif və Vidadin xatirə müzeyi \ Qazax
Xalq Sairi Huseyn Arifin ev-muzeyi

Libraries in Movses

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ağstafa Uşaq Kitabxanası0.0
Ağstafa Yazıçılar Evi0.0
Kitabxana \ Bala Çaylı0.0
Kitabxana Ağköynək0.0
Library Berd0.0
Qazax Uşaq Kitabxanası0.0
Qazax Yazıçılar Birliyi0.0

Farmers Markets in Movses

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ağstafa Bazarı
Bəşir Bazarı
Mərkəzi Bazar Qazax

Stadiums & Teams in Movses

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Movses

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air BaseMedium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air BaseMedium Airport
Vaziani Air BaseMedium Airport
Akstafa AirportSmall Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Movses

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Surb Astvatsatsin church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,000 m (3,281 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Movses

What is the population of Movses?

Movses has a population of 1,487 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 204 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Movses?

Movses has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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