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Yeghegis, Armenia

Vayots Dzor · Armenia

Yeghegis is a small town in Vayots Dzor, Armenia with a population of 367. Elevation: 5,167 ft (1,575 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

367 Population 35/sq mi density
5,167 ft Elevation 1,575 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Yeghegis

Yeghegis

Yeghegis is a village in the Yeghegis Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia. It has a rich historical past, with the medieval Zorats Church, the Tsakhats Kar Monastery and the Smbataberd fortress being located in the vicinity of Yeghegis, as well as a Jewish cemetery from the 13th century.

People

Population367
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation5,167 ft (1,575 m)
Population367
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation5,167 ft (1,575 m)
Coordinates39.8723°, 45.3575°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceVayots Dzor
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (547 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.4 inches (24 cm)

About Yeghegis

Yeghegis is a small town in Armenia (Vayots Dzor) with a population of 367. The city sits at an elevation of 5,167 feet (1,575 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Yeghegis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,167 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below Armenia avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,167 ft (1,575 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates39.8723°N, 45.3575°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 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 70 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 118 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 146 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 79 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 127 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 21 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 122 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 120 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 123 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 88 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 66 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 120 km
Jan 28, 2023 12 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.5 149 km
Oct 2, 1997 46 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey M4.5 134 km
Jan 23, 2021 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia M4.4 36 km
Sep 14, 2019 45 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey M4.4 135 km
Apr 9, 2007 46 km W of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.4 133 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 146 km
Jan 16, 2022 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan M4.4 137 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey M4.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 15 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 37 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 55 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 92 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 123 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in
April 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
May 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
August 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Yeghegis has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 15°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Yeghegis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeologic site Gnishikadzor
Glazor University
History museum
Noravank Museum

Hotels in Yeghegis

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elegis Village Resort
Hotel Arevi
Lusi tour

Stadiums & Teams in Yeghegis

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Ski Resorts Near Yeghegis

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Yeghegis

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Maku National AirportIMQMedium Airport
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yeghegis

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arates monastery
Hermon Church
Եկեղեցի Սբ. Նշան (Սբ. Կարապետ)
Զորաց տաճար (Սբ. Ստեփանոս)
Սբ. Աստվածածին Եկեղեցի

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,580 m (5,184 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 Yeghegis

What is the population of Yeghegis?

Yeghegis has a population of 367 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yeghegis?

Yeghegis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.

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