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Vahan, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Vahan is a small town in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 981. Elevation: 6,316 ft (1,925 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

981 Population 423/sq mi density
6,316 ft Elevation 1,925 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Vahan

Vahan

Vahan is a village in the Chambarak Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. Nearby upon a hill towards the eastern end of the village is an early Iron Age cyclopean fort.

People

Population981
Density423/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation6,316 ft (1,925 m)
Population981
Population Density423 / sq mi
Elevation6,316 ft (1,925 m)
Coordinates40.5755°, 45.3977°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (595 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Vahan

Vahan is a small town in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 981. The city sits at an elevation of 6,316 feet (1,925 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Vahan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,316 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Armenia avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,316 ft (1,925 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates40.5755°N, 45.3977°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 142 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 134 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 9 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 103 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 127 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 101 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 137 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 143 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 58 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 139 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 137 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 109 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 134 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 118 km
May 26, 2015 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan M4.6 131 km
May 7, 2012 12 km ESE of Aliabad, Azerbaijan M4.6 148 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 46 km
May 18, 1994 22 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.5 134 km
Jan 23, 2021 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia M4.4 104 km
Jul 9, 2007 13 km WSW of Tashir, Armenia M4.4 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 47 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 67 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 87 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 101 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 135 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 178 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Vahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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Farmers Markets in Vahan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Novosaratovka Bazarı

Airports Near Vahan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Akstafa AirportSmall Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,926 m (6,319 ft)
Founded
1925

🇦🇲 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 Vahan

What is the population of Vahan?

Vahan has a population of 981 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 423 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vahan?

Vahan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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