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Tsaghkashen, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Tsaghkashen is a small town in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 516. Elevation: 7,077 ft (2,157 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

516 Population 2/sq mi density
7,077 ft Elevation 2,157 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Tsaghkashen

Tsaghkashen

Tsaghkashen is a village in the Gavar Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

People

Population516
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation7,077 ft (2,157 m)
Population516
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation7,077 ft (2,157 m)
Coordinates40.3041°, 45.0570°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (559 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (21 cm)

About Tsaghkashen

Tsaghkashen is a small town in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 516. The city sits at an elevation of 7,077 feet (2,157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Tsaghkashen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,077 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below Armenia avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,077 ft (2,157 m)
Area234.5 sq mi (607.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates40.3041°N, 45.0570°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 130 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 33 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 110 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 94 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 135 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 60 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 123 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 35 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 144 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 119 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 133 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 141 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 142 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 129 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 112 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 116 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 149 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 67 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 132 km
May 18, 1994 22 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 5 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 66 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 68 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 77 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 93 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 146 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
May 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
August 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Tsaghkashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 16°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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Farmers Markets in Tsaghkashen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hayk Market

Breweries in Tsaghkashen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
"Likhnitis" Sevan's brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Tsaghkashen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tsaghkashen

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Tsaghkashen

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall Airport
Stepanavan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsaghkashen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Gevorg chapel (Ziarath)
Surb Hovhannes Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
2,160 m (7,087 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

Volcanoes Near Tsaghkashen

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m 1900 BC

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 Tsaghkashen

What is the population of Tsaghkashen?

Tsaghkashen has a population of 516 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 234.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tsaghkashen?

Tsaghkashen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

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