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Zangakatun, Armenia

Ararat · Armenia

Zangakatun is a small town in Ararat, Armenia with a population of 1,169. Elevation: 5,509 ft (1,679 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

1,169 Population 61/sq mi density
5,509 ft Elevation 1,679 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
13.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Zangakatun

Zangakatun

Zangakatun is a village in the Ararat Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia. Zangakatun is the birthplace and burial site of Paruyr Sevak; his house is a museum. The village is also home to a 10th-century chapel.

People

Population1,169
Density61/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain13.9 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation5,509 ft (1,679 m)
Population1,169
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation5,509 ft (1,679 m)
Coordinates39.8223°, 45.0417°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceArarat
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation13.9 inches (354 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)

About Zangakatun

Zangakatun is a small town in Armenia (Ararat) with a population of 1,169. The city sits at an elevation of 5,509 feet (1,679 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Zangakatun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,509 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Armenia avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,509 ft (1,679 m)
Area19.3 sq mi (49.9 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates39.8223°N, 45.0417°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
63% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.17"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 147 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 80 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 91 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 150 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 55 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 135 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 94 km
Oct 20, 2003 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.8 136 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 35 km
Mar 14, 2011 Turkey-Iran border region M4.7 146 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 98 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 93 km
Jan 29, 2023 9 km SW of Khowy, Iran M4.7 149 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 111 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 89 km
Jun 23, 2018 33 km E of Özalp, Turkey M4.6 148 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 94 km
Oct 2, 1997 46 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey M4.5 112 km
Feb 19, 1999 38 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 39 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 51 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 64 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 65 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 106 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Zangakatun has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Zangakatun

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School of Zangakatun
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Museums in Zangakatun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeologic site Gnishikadzor
Noravank Museum
Paruyr Sevak's museum

Airports Near Zangakatun

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Maku National AirportIMQMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zangakatun

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Saint Mary (Vardashat)

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,650 m (5,414 ft)
Area
49.9 km² (19.3 mi²)
Founded
1831

🇦🇲 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 Zangakatun

What is the population of Zangakatun?

Zangakatun has a population of 1,169 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zangakatun?

Zangakatun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.9 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

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