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Vardenis, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Vardenis is a small city in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 12,575. Elevation: 6,378 ft (1,944 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

12,575 Population 3,822/sq mi density
6,378 ft Elevation 1,944 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Vardenis

Vardenis


Vardenis is a town in the Vardenis Municipality of Gegharkunik Province, Armenia. It is in the Masrik River valley, on the territory of the Masrik artesian basin at 2,006 metres above sea level, near the southeastern shores of Lake Sevan. It is 170 kilometres by road east of the capital Yerevan, and 75 kilometres southeast of the provincial centre Gavar. The administrative territory of Vardenis comprises 3,006 hectares, of which 736 hectares is occupied by the town itself. Vardenis obtained its status as an urban settlement in 1995. In the 2011 census the population was 12,685, and in the 2022 census it was 12,466.

People

Population12,575
Density3,822/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation6,378 ft (1,944 m)
Population12,575
Population Density3,822 / sq mi
Elevation6,378 ft (1,944 m)
Coordinates40.1827°, 45.7316°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (512 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)

About Vardenis

Vardenis is a small city in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 12,575. The city sits at an elevation of 6,378 feet (1,944 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Climate in Vardenis

Vardenis 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 437 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.0
Vardenis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,378 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below Armenia avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,378 ft (1,944 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density3,822/sq mi
Coordinates40.1827°N, 45.7316°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 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 48 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 148 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 110 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 38 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 114 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 144 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 20 km
May 26, 2015 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan M4.6 122 km
Mar 9, 1999 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.4 143 km
Jun 7, 1993 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan M4.4 54 km
Jan 23, 2021 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia M4.4 57 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 148 km
Jan 16, 2022 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan M4.4 137 km
Jul 22, 2024 17 km S of Ts’nori, Georgia M4.4 143 km
Nov 12, 1991 27 km S of Sharur City, Azerbaijan M4.3 119 km
Apr 11, 2023 36 km ESE of Doğubayazıt, Turkey M4.3 136 km
May 2, 1991 Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M4.3 137 km
Mar 27, 1991 15 km SSE of Vahan, Armenia M4.3 38 km
Jul 18, 1997 6 km ESE of Voskevan, Armenia M4.2 114 km
Jul 29, 2001 3 km N of Yevlakh, Azerbaijan M4.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 17 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 47 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 63 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 133 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 135 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in

Vardenis has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 19°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Vardenis

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vardenis No 3 Basic school
Vardenis basic school N 2 named after Eduard Poghosyan
Vardenis high school
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Radio Stations near Vardenis

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Vardenis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
near Arayik
near Ashot
near Boris

Hotels in Vardenis

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden Hotel

Cafes in Vardenis

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe de Rob

Monuments in Vardenis

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vardenis Entrance Monument

Clinics in Vardenis

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AM #470154183

Train Stations in Vardenis

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vardenis

Bus Stations in Vardenis

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vardenis bus station

Gas Stations in Vardenis

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AM #1986267683
AM #5183222222
AM #5183222228
AM #5183222229
AM #5183222230
AM #5725161053
AM #735833563

Banks in Vardenis

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ACBA
Amio Bank
Ardshinbank
VTB

Airports Near Vardenis

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ganja International AirportGNJLarge Airport
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport
Goris AirportSmall Airport
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vardenis

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HayPost 1601
HayPost 1602
HayPost 1603

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,943 m (6,375 ft)
Area
8.5 km² (3.3 mi²)
Founded
1830
Postal Code
1601–1603
Twinned With
Romans-sur-Isère

🇦🇲 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 Vardenis

What is the population of Vardenis?

Vardenis has a population of 12,575 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 3,822 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vardenis?

Vardenis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.2 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

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