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Zaritap, Armenia

Vayots Dzor · Armenia

Zaritap is a small town in Vayots Dzor, Armenia with a population of 1,417. Elevation: 4,961 ft (1,512 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,417 Population 1,222/sq mi density
4,961 ft Elevation 1,512 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
19.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Zaritap

Zaritap is a village in the Vayk Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. For a time the village was renamed in honor of Meshadi Azizbekov, an early Bolshevik and one of the 26 Baku Commissars. In the vicinity are 13th-century khachkars and the traces of an old fort.

People

Population1,417
Density1,222/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Population1,417
Population Density1,222 / sq mi
Elevation4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Coordinates39.6389°, 45.5111°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceVayots Dzor
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation19.3 inches (491 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (16 cm)

About Zaritap

Zaritap is a small town in Armenia (Vayots Dzor) with a population of 1,417. The city sits at an elevation of 4,961 feet (1,512 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Zaritap has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,961 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Armenia avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,222/sq mi
Coordinates39.6389°N, 45.5111°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9.

Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 145 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 143 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 143 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 97 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 132 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 143 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 138 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 132 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 140 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 132 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 100 km
Apr 18, 2013 29 km W of Marand, Iran M4.8 138 km
Nov 18, 1998 27 km SE of Khowy, Iran M4.8 145 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 132 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 50 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 132 km
Jan 29, 2023 9 km SW of Khowy, Iran M4.7 139 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 105 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 18 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 48 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 84 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 104 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 144 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in
February 19°F (-8°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in

Zaritap has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Zaritap

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zaritap School Aft. A. Meliqyan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zaritap

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Zaritap

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Glazor University
History museum

Restaurants in Zaritap

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darb

Cafes in Zaritap

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"Khaytanq"
VAN
Արծվասար

Stadiums & Teams in Zaritap

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zaritap

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Maku National AirportIMQMedium Airport
Sisian Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Zaritap

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HayPost 3805

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaritap

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cross-stone chapel
Gomk Church
St. Varvare Chapel

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

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,570 m (5,151 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 Zaritap

What is the population of Zaritap?

Zaritap has a population of 1,417 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1,222 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaritap?

Zaritap has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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