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Sanahin, Armenia
Lori · Armenia
Sanahin is a small town in Lori, Armenia with a population of 669. Elevation: 3,333 ft (1,016 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sanahin
Sanahin is a district of the city of Alaverdi in the northern province of Lori in Armenia. Once a separate village, it is the location of the Sanahin Monastery complex, founded in the 10th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Haghpat Monastery.
People
Climate
| Population | 669 |
| Population Density | 96 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,333 ft (1,016 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0884°, 44.6668° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
| Country | 🇦🇲 Armenia |
| State / Province | Lori |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.6 inches (727 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 22.8 inches (58 cm) |
About Sanahin
Sanahin is a small town in Armenia (Lori) with a population of 669. The city sits at an elevation of 3,333 feet (1,016 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Armenia avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,333 ft (1,016 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0884°N, 44.6668°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 94 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 149 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 158 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 160 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Sanahin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Sanahin
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art School | — | — | — | — |
| Եվրոպական քոլեջ | — | — | — | — |
| School No 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Musical school | — | — | — | — |
| dzissen kempo | — | — | — | — |
| School No 8 AFT Sayat-Nova | — | — | — | — |
| School No 5 Aft Shahumyan | — | — | — | — |
| 2rd dproc,Tumanyan,Alaverdi | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sanahin
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sanahin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum | ||||
| Mikoyan Brothers Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Armenia(Alaverdi Branch) | ||||
| Tumanyan Matchbox Label Museum |
Libraries in Sanahin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery of Library | 0.0 | |||||
| International Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matenadaran (Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| Matenadaran (library) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sanahin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dzavaryans' Supermarket |
Hotels in Sanahin
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sanahin
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sanahin
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sanahin
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sanahin
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sanahin
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sanahin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sanahin
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaghkadzor Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sanahin
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi International Airport | TBS | Large Airport |
| Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Vaziani Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Bolnisi Parachutist Training Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stepanavan Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sanahin
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| HayPost 1702 | |
| HayPost 1705 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sanahin
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Academy | |
| All-Saviors Church (Amenaprkich) | |
| Chapel of St. Sarkis | |
| Gavit (All-Saviors) | |
| Gavit (Mother of God) | |
| Holy Mother of God Church | |
| Saint Hakob Church | |
| St. Gregory Chapel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Armenia
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What is the population of Sanahin?
Sanahin has a population of 669 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sanahin?
Sanahin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches, with 22.8 inches of snow.