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Nerkin Getashen, Armenia
Gegharkunik · Armenia
Nerkin Getashen is a small city in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 9,381. Elevation: 6,430 ft (1,960 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
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About Nerkin Getashen
Nerkin Getashen is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, located along the southwestern coast of Lake Sevan. South of Nerkin Getashen lies Verin Getashen, founded 1828-29 by migrants from Mush and Alashkert, in present-day Eastern Turkey.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,381 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,430 ft (1,960 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1417°, 45.2709° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
| Country | 🇦🇲 Armenia |
| State / Province | Gegharkunik |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.3 inches (489 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
About Nerkin Getashen
Nerkin Getashen is a small city in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 9,381. The city sits at an elevation of 6,430 feet (1,960 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below Armenia avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,430 ft (1,960 m) |
| Area | 486.4 sq mi (1,259.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1417°N, 45.2709°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 28 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 42 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 43 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 96 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Nerkin Getashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 18°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.8").
Farmers Markets in Nerkin Getashen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayk Market |
Gas Stations in Nerkin Getashen
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nerkin Getashen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nerkin Getashen
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaghkadzor Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nerkin Getashen
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dollyar Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Arzni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sky Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nerkin Getashen
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kotavank | |
| Surb Grigor Lusavorich |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Armenia
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Nerkin Getashen?
Nerkin Getashen has a population of 9,381 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 486.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nerkin Getashen?
Nerkin Getashen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.