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Tashir, Armenia

Lori · Armenia

Tashir is a small city in Lori, Armenia with a population of 7,840. Elevation: 4,997 ft (1,523 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,840 Population 6,173/sq mi density
4,997 ft Elevation 1,523 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Tashir

Tashir

Tashir is a town and urban municipal community located in Lori Province at the north of Armenia. It is located 42 km (26 mi) north of the provincial centre Vanadzor and 154 (96) north of the capital Yerevan. As per the January 2023 official estimate, the population of Tashir was around 7,300.

People

Population7,840
Density6,173/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation4,997 ft (1,523 m)
Population7,840
Population Density6,173 / sq mi
Elevation4,997 ft (1,523 m)
Coordinates41.1192°, 44.2865°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceLori
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.8 inches (58 cm)

About Tashir

Tashir is a small city in Armenia (Lori) with a population of 7,840. The city sits at an elevation of 4,997 feet (1,523 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.

Climate in Tashir

Tashir has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 700 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 22.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 45.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 34.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.1
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 137.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 136.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 71.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 43.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 45.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 39.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 19.2
Tashir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 303 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,997 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below Armenia avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,997 ft (1,523 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density6,173/sq mi
Coordinates41.1192°N, 44.2865°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 55 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 142 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 126 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 119 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 24 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 113 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 74 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 19 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 122 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 28 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 27 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 146 km
Apr 29, 1991 7 km SW of Java, Georgia M4.8 142 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 34 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 91 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 31 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 25 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 15 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 143 km
Apr 29, 1991 12 km SE of Chiat’ura, Georgia M4.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 66 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 68 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 111 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 158 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 173 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 177 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 179 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Tashir has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 25°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Tashir

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
sport scool - - - -
N 2 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tashir

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Aurora - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Marshall - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tashir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dmanisi Museum Reserve
Stepan Shaumian's Museum

Libraries in Tashir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Department of Dmanisi Municipality0.0
Գրադարան0.0

Hotels in Tashir

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Voroncovk

Cafes in Tashir

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

game zona

Dentists in Tashir

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM #13070665302

Gas Stations in Tashir

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM #13070633978
AM #1442147138
AM #2228319838
AM #4695993516

Banks in Tashir

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ACBA
Ardshinbank

Ski Resorts Near Tashir

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Tashir

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge 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 Tashir

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HayPost 2101
HayPost 2102
HayPost 2103

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tashir

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic church
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,500 m (4,922 ft)
Area
3.3 km² (1.3 mi²)
Founded
1834

🇦🇲 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 Tashir

What is the population of Tashir?

Tashir has a population of 7,840 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 6,173 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tashir?

Tashir 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.

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