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Vazashen, Armenia

Tavush · Armenia

Vazashen is a small town in Tavush, Armenia with a population of 877. Elevation: 2,329 ft (710 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

877 Population 106/sq mi density
2,329 ft Elevation 710 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Vazashen

Vazashen

Vazashen is a village in the Ijevan Municipality of the Tavush Province of Armenia.

People

Population877
Density106/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain21.6 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation2,329 ft (710 m)
Population877
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation2,329 ft (710 m)
Coordinates40.9962°, 45.2802°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceTavush
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.6 inches (548 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)

About Vazashen

Vazashen is a small town in Armenia (Tavush) with a population of 877. The city sits at an elevation of 2,329 feet (710 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Vazashen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,329 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Armenia avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,329 ft (710 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates40.9962°N, 45.2802°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 140 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 137 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 132 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 135 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 95 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 135 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 139 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 108 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 55 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 136 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 137 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 134 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 133 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 139 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 103 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 128 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 89 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 104 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 111 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 83 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 105 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 115 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 135 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 145 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 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Driest

Vazashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Vazashen

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
Səməd Vurğun Poeziya Evi \ Yuxarı Salahlı
Vaqif və Vidadin xatirə müzeyi \ Qazax
Xalq Sairi Huseyn Arifin ev-muzeyi

Libraries in Vazashen

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 Vazashen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ağstafa Bazarı
Bəşir Bazarı
Mərkəzi Bazar Qazax
Shuka

Stadiums & Teams in Vazashen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vazashen

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Vazashen

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge Airport
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air BaseMedium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air BaseMedium Airport
Vaziani Air BaseMedium Airport
Akstafa AirportSmall Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vazashen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Հոնուտա վանք

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
750 m (2,461 ft)

🇦🇲 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 Vazashen

What is the population of Vazashen?

Vazashen has a population of 877 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vazashen?

Vazashen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

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