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Vanand, Armenia

Armavir · Armenia

Vanand is a small town in Armavir, Armenia with a population of 1,205. Elevation: 3,373 ft (1,028 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,205 Population 98/sq mi density
3,373 ft Elevation 1,028 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Vanand

Vanand

Vanand is the area of historic Armenia that roughly corresponds to the Kars Province of present-day Turkey. Named after the Armenian family of Vanandi, it was a principality of the Kingdom of Armenia and a later province of the Democratic Republic of Armenia. Its historic capital was the city of Kars.

People

Population1,205
Density98/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Population1,205
Population Density98 / sq mi
Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Coordinates40.1031°, 43.8151°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceArmavir
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)

About Vanand

Vanand is a small town in Armenia (Armavir) with a population of 1,205. The city sits at an elevation of 3,373 feet (1,028 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Vanand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 337 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,373 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Armenia avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates40.1031°N, 43.8151°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.13"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 128 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 145 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 140 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 104 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 119 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 99 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 137 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 82 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 116 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 40 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 92 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 55 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 114 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 81 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 54 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 149 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 131 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 128 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 58 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 61 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 83 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 103 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 147 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 160 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Driest
October 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in

Vanand has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 28°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (0.5").

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Museums in Vanand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of the Liberation Struggle
Tuzluca Tuz Terapi Merkezi

Stadiums & Teams in Vanand

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Airports Near Vanand

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni Airport-Medium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Kars AirportKSYMedium Airport
Arzni Airport-Small Airport
Hoktember Highway Strip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
965 m (3,166 ft)
Area
0.3 km² (0.1 mi²)
Founded
1982

🇦🇲 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 Vanand

What is the population of Vanand?

Vanand has a population of 1,205 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vanand?

Vanand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.

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