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Vanashen, Armenia
Ararat · Armenia
Vanashen is a small town in Ararat, Armenia with a population of 2,730. Elevation: 2,864 ft (873 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vanashen
Vanashen is a village in the Vedi Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia. Before 1978, it was known as Taytan.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,730 |
| Population Density | 789 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,864 ft (873 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9001°, 44.6889° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
| Country | 🇦🇲 Armenia |
| State / Province | Ararat |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.3 inches (235 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
About Vanashen
Vanashen is a small town in Armenia (Ararat) with a population of 2,730. The city sits at an elevation of 2,864 feet (873 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.
Climate in Vanashen
Vanashen has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above Armenia avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,864 ft (873 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9001°N, 44.6889°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 40 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 50 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 70 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 91 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 92 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Vanashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 29°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and September the driest (0.4").
Schools in Vanashen
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanashen School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vanashen
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss FM Armenia | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Vanashen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erebuni Museum-Reservation | ||||
| Vazgen Sargsyan House-Museum |
Libraries in Vanashen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library aft. O. Chubaryan | 0.0 | |||||
| Tun | 0.0 | |||||
| Tun | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vanashen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Charbakh Market" | |||||
| "Charbakh Market" | |||||
| Ararat Auto City | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Masis (Hro) End of buildings | |||||
| Noragavit Market |
Gas Stations in Vanashen
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vanashen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Vanashen
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaghkadzor Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Vanashen
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zvartnots International Airport | EVN | Large Airport |
| Erebuni Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Maku National Airport | IMQ | Medium Airport |
| Arzni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sky Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Armenia
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What is the population of Vanashen?
Vanashen has a population of 2,730 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 789 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vanashen?
Vanashen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.3 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.