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Noratus, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Noratus is a small city in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 6,276. Elevation: 6,319 ft (1,926 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,276 Population 27/sq mi density
6,319 ft Elevation 1,926 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Noratus

Noratus

Noratus is a village in the Gavar Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, near the town of Gavar. The village has a rich historical past, and is famous for the Noratus cemetery, the largest surviving cemetery in the world featuring khachkars.

People

Population6,276
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation6,319 ft (1,926 m)
Population6,276
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation6,319 ft (1,926 m)
Coordinates40.3779°, 45.1805°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (477 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)

About Noratus

Noratus is a small city in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 6,276. The city sits at an elevation of 6,319 feet (1,926 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Noratus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,319 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below Armenia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,319 ft (1,926 m)
Area234.5 sq mi (607.4 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates40.3779°N, 45.1805°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 131 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 20 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 123 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 73 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 125 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 148 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 97 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 37 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 142 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 135 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 132 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 143 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 130 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 131 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 137 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 145 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 114 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 145 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 56 km
May 18, 1994 22 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 19 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 61 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 70 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 85 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 106 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 159 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in

Noratus has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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Farmers Markets in Noratus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hayk Market

Gas Stations in Noratus

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM #3647849861
AM #6390387821

Breweries in Noratus

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
"Likhnitis" Sevan's brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Noratus

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Noratus

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Noratus

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erebuni Airport-Medium Airport
Akstafa Airport-Small Airport
Arzni Airport-Small Airport
Berd Airport-Small Airport
Sky Club Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Noratus

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Mother of God Church
Poghos Petros chapel ("Shor Gyol" - salty pond)
Սուրբ Մարիամ Աստվածածին

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,925 m (6,316 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 Noratus

What is the population of Noratus?

Noratus has a population of 6,276 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 234.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Noratus?

Noratus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

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