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Vardenik, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Vardenik is a small city in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 8,256. Elevation: 6,496 ft (1,980 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

8,256 Population 17/sq mi density
6,496 ft Elevation 1,980 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Vardenik

Vardenik

Vardenik is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, that sits along the Vardenis River. The cyclopean fort ruins of Kaftarli are located 3 km south of the village, with petroglyphs being present downhill along the bank of the river, among additional historic monuments. Some churches and shrines can be found in the vicinity. The village is the largest rural community in Armenia by population.

People

Population8,256
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation6,496 ft (1,980 m)
Population8,256
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation6,496 ft (1,980 m)
Coordinates40.1372°, 45.4291°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (516 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.9 inches (15 cm)

About Vardenik

Vardenik is a small city in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 8,256. The city sits at an elevation of 6,496 feet (1,980 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Vardenik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,496 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below Armenia avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,496 ft (1,980 m)
Area486.4 sq mi (1,259.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates40.1372°N, 45.4291°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 41 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 130 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 130 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 84 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 147 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 137 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 13 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 113 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 135 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 148 km
May 26, 2015 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan M4.6 146 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 142 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 42 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 130 km
Mar 9, 1999 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.4 126 km
Jan 23, 2021 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia M4.4 56 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey M4.4 133 km
Jun 7, 1993 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan M4.4 76 km
Apr 11, 2023 36 km ESE of Doğubayazıt, Turkey M4.3 114 km
Nov 12, 1991 27 km S of Sharur City, Azerbaijan M4.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 29 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 38 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 40 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 108 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 113 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in

Vardenik has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Vardenik

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School named after Artak Ohanyan
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Farmers Markets in Vardenik

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hayk Market

Gas Stations in Vardenik

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AM #309482541

Stadiums & Teams in Vardenik

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vardenik

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vardenik

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ishkhanavank

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,994 m (6,542 ft)
Founded
1828
Postal Code
1418

🇦🇲 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 Vardenik

What is the population of Vardenik?

Vardenik has a population of 8,256 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 486.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vardenik?

Vardenik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.

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