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Shaghat, Armenia

Syunik · Armenia

Shaghat is a small town in Syunik, Armenia with a population of 680. Elevation: 5,604 ft (1,708 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

680 Population 37/sq mi density
5,604 ft Elevation 1,708 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Shaghat

Shaghat

Shaghat is a village in the Sisian Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia.

People

Population680
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation5,604 ft (1,708 m)
Population680
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation5,604 ft (1,708 m)
Coordinates39.5679°, 45.9064°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceSyunik
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (523 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Shaghat

Shaghat is a small town in Armenia (Syunik) with a population of 680. The city sits at an elevation of 5,604 feet (1,708 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Shaghat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,604 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Armenia avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,604 ft (1,708 m)
Area18.6 sq mi (48.3 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates39.5679°N, 45.9064°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 11, 2024.

Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 150 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 142 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 145 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 139 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 114 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 141 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 148 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 146 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 148 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 146 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 145 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 134 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 135 km
Aug 16, 2012 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 147 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 127 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 75 km
Nov 18, 1998 27 km SE of Khowy, Iran M4.8 148 km
Aug 11, 2012 32 km W of Ahar, Iran M4.8 144 km
Apr 18, 2013 29 km W of Marand, Iran M4.8 136 km
Jan 29, 2023 9 km SW of Khowy, Iran M4.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 43 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 53 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 111 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 138 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 176 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
August 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Shaghat has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Shaghat

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sarnakunq school
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Museums in Shaghat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sisian History Museum

Gas Stations in Shaghat

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AM #4084590090
AMMA

Airports Near Shaghat

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Goris AirportSmall Airport
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport
Syunik AirportYUKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shaghat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Gevorg Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,760 m (5,775 ft)
Area
48.3 km² (18.6 mi²)

🇦🇲 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 Shaghat

What is the population of Shaghat?

Shaghat has a population of 680 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 18.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shaghat?

Shaghat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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