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Shaghap, Armenia

Ararat · Armenia

Shaghap is a small town in Ararat, Armenia with a population of 901. Elevation: 4,245 ft (1,294 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

901 Population 36/sq mi density
4,245 ft Elevation 1,294 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
14.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Shaghap

Shaghap

Shaghap is a village in the Vedi Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia.

People

Population901
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation4,245 ft (1,294 m)
Population901
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation4,245 ft (1,294 m)
Coordinates39.8807°, 44.8917°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceArarat
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation14.9 inches (379 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)

About Shaghap

Shaghap is a small town in Armenia (Ararat) with a population of 901. The city sits at an elevation of 4,245 feet (1,294 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Shaghap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,245 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below Armenia avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,245 ft (1,294 m)
Area24.8 sq mi (64.2 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates39.8807°N, 44.8917°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 79 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 79 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 123 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 41 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 93 km
Oct 20, 2003 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.8 139 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 41 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 84 km
Mar 14, 2011 Turkey-Iran border region M4.7 145 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 117 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 112 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 143 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 82 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 88 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 96 km
Jun 23, 2018 33 km E of Özalp, Turkey M4.6 150 km
Jan 28, 2023 12 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.5 143 km
Oct 2, 1997 46 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey M4.5 110 km
Feb 19, 1999 38 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.5 143 km
Sep 24, 2000 eastern Turkey M4.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 46 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 53 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 54 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 74 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 93 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
August 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Shaghap has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Shaghap

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kiss FM Armenia MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Shaghap

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Paruyr Sevak's museum
Vazgen Sargsyan House-Museum

Ski Resorts Near Shaghap

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Shaghap

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Maku National AirportIMQMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shaghap

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Spitak Khach Vank
Surb Karapet

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,300 m (4,265 ft)
Area
64.2 km² (24.8 mi²)
Founded
1873

🇦🇲 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 Shaghap

What is the population of Shaghap?

Shaghap has a population of 901 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 24.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shaghap?

Shaghap has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.9 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

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