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Tsakkar, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Tsakkar is a small town in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 2,860. Elevation: 6,430 ft (1,960 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,860 Population 1,452/sq mi density
6,430 ft Elevation 1,960 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
18.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Tsakkar

Tsakkar

Tsakkar is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

People

Population2,860
Density1,452/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain18.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Population2,860
Population Density1,452 / sq mi
Elevation6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Coordinates40.1735°, 45.2220°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.1 inches (460 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)

About Tsakkar

Tsakkar is a small town in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 2,860. The city sits at an elevation of 6,430 feet (1,960 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Tsakkar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,430 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Armenia avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,452/sq mi
Coordinates40.1735°N, 45.2220°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 150 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 38 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 115 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 114 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 67 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 143 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 135 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 15 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 123 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 123 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 133 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 120 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 149 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 56 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 131 km
May 18, 1994 22 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.5 149 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 114 km
Jul 9, 2007 13 km WSW of Tashir, Armenia M4.4 135 km
Aug 25, 1997 28 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.4 144 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey M4.4 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 22 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 47 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 48 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 95 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 95 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 147 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Tsakkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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Farmers Markets in Tsakkar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hayk Market

Gas Stations in Tsakkar

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM #3647849859

Stadiums & Teams in Tsakkar

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Ski Resorts Near Tsakkar

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Tsakkar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dollyar Air Base-Medium Airport
Arzni Airport-Small Airport
Sky Club Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
2,000 m (6,562 ft)
Founded
1828

🇦🇲 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 Tsakkar

What is the population of Tsakkar?

Tsakkar has a population of 2,860 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1,452 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tsakkar?

Tsakkar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

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