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Varagavan, Armenia

Tavush · Armenia

Varagavan is a small town in Tavush, Armenia with a population of 520. Elevation: 2,631 ft (802 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

520 Population 385/sq mi density
2,631 ft Elevation 802 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Varagavan

Varagavan

Varagavan is a village in the Berd Municipality of the Tavush Province of Armenia. The 13th-century Nor Varagavank monastery is located 3.5 km southwest of Varagavan.

People

Population520
Density385/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Population520
Population Density385 / sq mi
Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Coordinates40.9629°, 45.3528°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceTavush
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (506 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Varagavan

Varagavan is a small town in Armenia (Tavush) with a population of 520. The city sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet (802 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Varagavan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Armenia avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates40.9629°N, 45.3528°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6.

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 137 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 130 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 144 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 115 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 132 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 99 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 137 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 135 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 51 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 131 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 136 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 131 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 136 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 94 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 130 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 110 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 129 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 120 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 118 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 81 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 108 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 109 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 130 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 152 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Driest

Varagavan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Varagavan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ağstafa Tarix Diyarşunaslıq Muzeyi
Berd History museum
Çingiz Ağanın Evi \ Qazax
Diyarşünaslıq Evi \ Əzizbəyli
Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi \ Aşağı Salahlı
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Ağstafa
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Qazax
Ijevan Local Lore museum
Ijevan Museum of History and Regional Studies
Literature Museum
Qazax Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi
Vaqif və Vidadin xatirə müzeyi \ Qazax
Xalq Sairi Huseyn Arifin ev-muzeyi

Libraries in Varagavan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ağstafa Uşaq Kitabxanası0.0
Ağstafa Yazıçılar Evi0.0
Kitabxana \ Bala Çaylı0.0
Kitabxana Ağköynək0.0
Library Berd0.0
Qazax Uşaq Kitabxanası0.0
Qazax Yazıçılar Birliyi0.0

Farmers Markets in Varagavan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ağstafa Bazarı
Bəşir Bazarı
Mərkəzi Bazar Qazax
Shuka

Stadiums & Teams in Varagavan

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Varagavan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tsaghkadzor Ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Varagavan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge Airport
Dollyar Air Base-Medium Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base-Medium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base-Medium Airport
Vaziani Air Base-Medium Airport
Akstafa Airport-Small Airport
Berd Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varagavan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nor Varagavank Monastery

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan

🇦🇲 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 Varagavan

What is the population of Varagavan?

Varagavan has a population of 520 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 385 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Varagavan?

Varagavan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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