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Vanadzor, Armenia
Lori · Armenia
Vanadzor is a mid-size city in Lori, Armenia with a population of 78,100. Elevation: 4,488 ft (1,368 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Vanadzor
Vanadzor is an urban municipal community and the third-largest city in Armenia, serving as the capital of Lori Province in the northern part of the country. It is located about 128 kilometres north of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the city had a population of 86,199, down from 148,876 reported at the 1979 official census. Currently, the town has a population of approximately 75,186 as of the 2022 census. Vanadzor is the seat of the Diocese of Gougark of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
People
Climate
| Population | 78,100 |
| Population Density | 8,060 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,488 ft (1,368 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8074°, 44.4970° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
| Country | 🇦🇲 Armenia |
| State / Province | Lori |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.6 inches (727 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 22.8 inches (58 cm) |
About Vanadzor
Vanadzor is a mid-size city in Armenia (Lori) with a population of 78,100. The city sits at an elevation of 4,488 feet (1,368 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 Vanadzor
Vanadzor 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 389 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Armenia avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,488 ft (1,368 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8074°N, 44.4970°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 72 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 124 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 136 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 141 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Vanadzor has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Vanadzor
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisis management state academy (Stepanavan) | University | — | Visit → |
| Lori Regional State College | College | — | — |
| Mkhitar Gosh Armenian-Russian International University | University | — | Visit → |
| UWC Dilijan College | College | — | Visit → |
| Vanadzor branch of the Armenian National Agrarian University | University | — | Visit → |
| Vanadzor Campus of State Engineering University of Armenia | University | — | — |
| Vanadzor State Art School named after Michael Tavrizyan | College | — | — |
| Vanadzor State Medical College | College | — | — |
| Vanadzor State Polytechnic College named after S. Tevosyan | College | — | Visit → |
| Vanadzor State University | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Vanadzor
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School No. 3 after H. Tumanyan | — | — | — | — |
| School No 9 AFT Khachatur Abovyan | — | — | — | — |
| School No 15 | — | — | — | — |
| School No 2 | — | — | — | — |
| School №21 | — | — | — | — |
| School No 11 Aft. Griboedov | — | — | — | — |
| Primary School №7 named after A. Bakunts | — | — | — | — |
| School No 8 | — | — | — | — |
| School No 5 after Vahan Teryan | — | — | — | — |
| School No 6 Aft. S. Shahumyan | — | — | — | — |
| Real School | — | — | — | — |
| School No 20 | — | — | — | — |
| School No 1 AFT Vazgen Arajin | — | — | — | — |
| School No 22 aft Stepan Zoryan | — | — | — | — |
| School No. 4 after A.S. Pushkin | — | — | — | — |
| Secondary School №24 named after G. Chaush | — | — | — | — |
| School No 10 after Sayat-Nova | — | — | — | — |
| Karhanyan School | — | — | — | — |
| Primary school №12 named after E. Charents | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vanadzor
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Vanadzor
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum | ||||
| Museum of Local Lore of Lori Pambak | ||||
| Stepan Shaumian's Museum | ||||
| Stepan Zoryan's House Museum | ||||
| Tumanyan Matchbox Label Museum | ||||
| Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts |
Libraries in Vanadzor
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lori Regional Library after Vahan Teryan | 0.0 | |||||
| Mkrtich Sargsyan Children Library №2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Samvel Zuloyan Children Library №2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Գրադարան | 0.0 | |||||
| Մասսայական Գրադարան Մասնաճյուղ №3 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vanadzor
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market | |||||
| Բանջարեղենի շուկա |
Hotels in Vanadzor
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vanadzor
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vanadzor
18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Vanadzor
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Vanadzor
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Vanadzor
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vanadzor
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vanadzor
10 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Vanadzor
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Vanadzor
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vanadzor
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vanadzor
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vanadzor
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Vanadzor
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Vanadzor
12 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vanadzor
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Vanadzor
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaghkadzor Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Vanadzor
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shirak International Airport | LWN | Large Airport |
| Zvartnots International Airport | EVN | Large Airport |
| Erebuni Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Arzni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bolnisi Parachutist Training Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoktember Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sky Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stepanavan Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vanadzor
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| HayPost 2002 | |
| HayPost 2005 | |
| HayPost 2013 | |
| HayPost 2014 | |
| HayPost 2022 | |
| ՀայՓոստ 2001 | |
| ՀայՓոստ 2007 | |
| ՀայՓոստ 2009 | |
| ՀայՓոստ 2015 | |
| ՀայՓոստ 2016 | |
| ՀայՓոստ 2021 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Vanadzor
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Haghpat Monastery | ||
| Sanahin Monastery |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vanadzor
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelical Christians Baptists | |
| Holy Mother of God Church | |
| Nativity church of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
| Srbots Mankants Chapel | |
| St. Grigor Narekatsi Church | |
| St. Sarkis | |
| Բողոքական եկեղեցի |
Quick Facts
Around Vanadzor
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Vanadzor
49 places within 15 km
- • Middle Bronze Age Archaeological Site
- • Բերդ թաղ
- • Գաբրիելմուքել
- • Թագավորանիստ
- • Հագնի / Վերուհանգնի հին բնակավայրի ավերակներ (այժմ հանդամաս)
- • Սիսի բերդ
- • Ագռավաքար
- • Աղունիկ
- • Անտառապահ
- • Անփայտ Մայմեխ
- • Արքանվեր
- + 37 more
- • Old Stone Oven
🇦🇲 About Armenia
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Vanadzor
Public Holidays in Armenia
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Vanadzor?
Vanadzor has a population of 78,100 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 8,060 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vanadzor?
Vanadzor 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.