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Vaghatin, Armenia

Syunik · Armenia

Vaghatin is a small town in Syunik, Armenia with a population of 557. Elevation: 5,128 ft (1,563 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

557 Population 35/sq mi density
5,128 ft Elevation 1,563 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Vaghatin

Vaghatin

Vaghatin is a village in the Sisian Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia. The Vorotnavank monastery is located close to Vaghatin.

People

Population557
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation5,128 ft (1,563 m)
Population557
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation5,128 ft (1,563 m)
Coordinates39.5047°, 46.1205°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceSyunik
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.7 inches (17 cm)

About Vaghatin

Vaghatin is a small town in Armenia (Syunik) with a population of 557. The city sits at an elevation of 5,128 feet (1,563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Vaghatin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,128 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Armenia avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,128 ft (1,563 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates39.5047°N, 46.1205°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 11, 2024.

Aug 11, 2012 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran M6.4 144 km
Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 135 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 128 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 131 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 144 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 129 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 126 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 131 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 131 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 130 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 114 km
Aug 16, 2012 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 133 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 113 km
Aug 11, 2012 32 km W of Ahar, Iran M4.8 130 km
Aug 11, 2012 36 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.8 138 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 93 km
Jan 26, 2013 23 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.8 142 km
Apr 18, 2013 29 km W of Marand, Iran M4.8 136 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 130 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 63 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 67 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 129 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 158 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 194 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in

Vaghatin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Vaghatin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum
History Museum
House Museum of Axel Bakunts
Matenadaran museum
Sero Khandzradzyan Museum
Sisian History Museum
Tatev Oil Mill

Airports Near Vaghatin

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Khojaly AirportMedium Airport
Goris AirportSmall Airport
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport
Syunik AirportYUKSmall Airport
Zangilan International AirportZZESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vaghatin

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vorotnavank
Vorotnavanq

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,575 m (5,168 ft)
Area
40.8 km² (15.8 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 Vaghatin

What is the population of Vaghatin?

Vaghatin has a population of 557 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vaghatin?

Vaghatin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.

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